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| never expected Edward to clooking forupstairs. My breath hitched as | debated whether to open the
door and let
him in.
Just then, my phone started buzzing-it was only vibrating.
Wait, I'd actually set it to silent. | hadn't even realized.
| checked my phone and saw four or five missed calls, plus a few messages.
I'd been so absorbed in my book, | honestly hadn't noticed anyone was trying to reach me.
So... Edward cupstairs forjust because | didn’t pick up his calls?
Right then, he started pounding on the door again, sounding a bit anxious as he called my name, “Victoria... are
you in
there?”
Since that was the reason, | couldn't just keep pretending | wasn’t here.
| opened the door right away, and Edward's hand was still in the air, frozen when he saw me.
The next second, he stepped forward and pulledinto a fierce hug, his arms tightening around me. “Why
didn’t you answer your phone? Why didn’t you respond to me?”
| was pressed against his chest while he demanded answers, clearly upset.
My voice was muffled against his chest. “I had my phone on silent. | just realized it now.”
Edward froze for a moment, then suddenly let go and gently pushedaway.
First he huggedtight, then pushedaway just as quickly-I was left standing there, totally dazed.
His chest was still heaving as he looked at me, and for a second, he seemed at a loss himself. Then he just
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtturned and walked toward the elevator, like he couldn't stand to be aroundright now.
“Mr. Jennings...” | called out, taking a couple steps after him. “Did you cup here because you were worried
about
me?”
“No!” Edward's tone went cold. “I was just bored, that’s all.”
Hearing his obvious excuse, | burst out laughing. “Sorry, I'll make sure my phone isn’t on silent next time.”
“There won't be a next time. I'm not coming for you again,” Edward shot back. He really seemed pissed, like I'd
just
messed with him.
A sudden rush of anxiety washed over me. The elevator was still stuck on the first floor-it hadn't even started
coming up
yet.
The hallway was eerily quiet, so silent | could almost make out the sound of his low, steady breathing.
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When he pulledinto his arms earlier, his heartbeat was so loud and frantic | could feel it against my chest—
he must have been genuinely scared for me.
“Um... do you want to cin for stea?” | asked, knowing full well that asking a man into my room for tea
at this hour was pretty risky and more than a little suggestive.
But Edward had rushed over, genuinely worried about me. He really meant it.
“No,” Edward shot back, still clearly pissed.
“Really?” | was taken aback and asked tentatively.
Edward just stayed silent, his hand suddenly clenching into a fist at his side.
Just then, the elevator finally arrived, almost at my floor.
Those few seconds felt like | was waiting forever.
Honestly, whether he cin or not, | couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Having someone worry about you so much they rush over just to make sure you're safe... That kind of care is
honestly sweeter than any cheesy love confession.
| think... I'm really starting to fall for him.
Love is the kind of thing that hijacks your mind-once your brain crashes, all your logic goes out the window.
“Ding...” The elevator doors slid open.
Edward, standing with his back to me, suddenly froze.
“Mr. Jennings...” | called out softly.
It was like my voice caught his attention-Edward turned to look at me, and the storm in his eyes finally calmed
down.
“Fine,” Edward replied in a deep voice, then turned and stepped into my apartment.
As soon as we walked in, | spotted Elaine’s bra and robe draped over the couch.
If it was justat home, | wouldn't have cared-sometimes | even picked up after her myself.
But now, | jumped in surprise and
rushed to snatch up all the clphes
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| folded
up
Elaine’s clothes, gently closed her bedroom door, and cback out.
“I'll go put on swater,” | said, heading into the kitchen.
| looked around but realized we didn’t have any tea-Elaine and | always just drank plain water.
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So | ended up just bringing him a
glass of water and set it down in.
front of him. Thanké fo! checking on
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“Cut the pleasantries,” Edward said, sounding a bit tired, his eyes closed as he gavea faint, almost teasing
smile.
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