Waylen couldn't help but Laugh at her childish look.
He looked at her affectionately and asked in a low voice, “You are here to question me, right? Why don't you ask away?" With a defiant gaze, Rena posed the question that had been haunting her thoughts.
"Why did you ki*sin secret?" Waylen's response was simple, his voice unapologetic as he replied, "Because I wanted to.
Rena's words faltered, her argument crumbling in the face of his sincerity.
She was not as eloquent as him, and their status was not equal.
She knew that with his family background, it was easy for him to deal with her.
Not only her, but also her family might be implicated.
Rena's eyes were a little red.
Her voice trembled with a mixture of frustration and vulnerability.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I showed you kindness, and you repaidwith betrayal.
In a swift motion, Waylen rose from his seat, his presence commanding the room.
Rena's heart fluttered like a caged bird, her nerves tingling with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. What was Waylen up to? A gentle footfall, almost like a phantom's, heralded Waylen's approach from behind.
His warm breath danced over her ear as he whispered, "I've stolen a ki*s from you before, but is that really repaying you with betrayal? Am I not as handsas the others you know?" Rena's instinct was to step back, but Waylen's firm yet tender grasp on her waist held her in place.
Her heart raced, his words echoing in the air like a sweet yet puzzling melody.
Waylen, at the seasoned age of thirty-five, was well-versed in the language of women, and Rena was no exception.
He leaned in further, his words a teasing promise as his breath brushed her ear.
"I'm not here to play games, contrary to what you might think.
My family's traditions don't allowto indulge in fleeting romances.
Stammering, Rena managed to inquire.
"What is it that you want, then?" Waylen's Lips curved into an enigmatic smile.
"I won't classify our relationship, but I'll certainly acknowledge its existence.
A blush bloomed on Rena's cheeks.
"We hardly even know each other.
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Waylen had an inkling that Rena had subtle feelings for him, even if she hadn't fully admitted it to herself.
He believed that no girl would permit a man to approach her so intimately unless shidden attraction existed.
Her affection, he guessed, was perhaps due to his own striking appearance.
Even though Rena had never openly confessed it, she tended to like handsmen.
Releasing his hold on her, Waylen inquired.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Don't we have a certain level of familiarity now?" He offered her a smile, which caused her cheeks to flush.
A wave of inexplicable heat washed over her, leaving het bewildered.
After a considerable pause, Rena finally recalled her initial intention. NO. She whispered hesitantly, "I... I have a crush.
You're not doing it right.
Her resistance was as delicate as that of a kitten.
Waylen found it endearing.
"You're remarkably patient with me.
"Anxiety gripped Rena, tears welling up in her eyes.
Despite her inner turmoil, she felt powerless against him the content isFomnovelenglish.net! Waylen's demeanor was slightly reserved.