Chapter 0278 I did not know what I was hesitating for I had always been brave to admit my feelings. Though I would admit that I loved Nicholas for so many years. I was unsure if I could claim that I could love someone now. 1 sighed. "Givea little more time." Pete huggedtightly. "I guess I was too hasty." He let go ofafter saying that.
Looking down, he could not hide the disappointment in his eyes. His fingers traced the hotel door as he asked softly, "Can I stay tonight?" I looked up at him in surprise, "Hm?" "I mean, I can sleep on the couch. If not, I'd have to cback tomorrow to see you off." "Oh. I can go by myself. You should go hand rest.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Okay." He put his hands in his pockets and answeredsoftly.
He stood by the door. If I just pushed it lightly or said, "You can go now", he would probably listen and leave. But seeing his somewhat dejected look, I could not bring myself to say it.
He did not say anything more, but he still had a sad look on his face. Today was his birthday. My visit did not seem to have brought him any joy, but rather disappointment.
"I'm leaving." Upon hearing no response from me, he turned to go after saying goodbye.
His retreating figure looked so lonely. It was makingfeel even more guilty. At that moment, I did not know what I was thinking when I blurted out, "You can stay." In the quiet night, he tossed and turned uncomfortably on the couch outside the bedroom as he was too tall to fit. Hearing the racket he was making, I could not sleep either. +25 BONUS He asked carefully, "Can I cin and sleep on the floor? It's cold out here, and the couch is uncomfortable, I can't even stretch my legs." The bedroom door opened a little with his hands on the edge. As his fluffy. head appeared, his big white teeth were particularly noticeable in the dark.
"Ari, it's really uncomfortable and hard to sleep." He held up three fingers as if he was swearing something to me. His pleading look was so adorable.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI had no choice but to sit up while hugging my blanket. "You can sleep in here. I can sleep on the couch." "How could allow that?" Pete suddenly put on a serious face. " can't let your suffer. I'll sleep outside then I'm a man, so it's no big deal if I don't sleep for one night.
"Even though I have business tomorrow, I can catch up on sleep after your leave. I probably won't make any mistakes just because I'm too tired..." He sounded helpless. For a moment, I felt incredibly inconsiderate. "Alright, alright. Cin and turn on the light. Lay out a blanket." "Cover your eyes with your hand first. The light might hurt your eyes." "Okay." I obediently covered my eyes.
When I opened them again, Pete was in front of me. His alluring eyes blinked. "I knew you wouldn't lethave a poor night's sleep. You're not. that cold-hearted." "La la la, I'm not listening to your sweet talk." No matter what Pete said, it was all just sweet talk to me. I would not believe a word.
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