Noticing Reese's agitation and frustration, Lukas realized that his earlier
questioning might have coff as interrogation. Quickly, he moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around
her, securing her around the waist.
Reese struggled angrily for a moment, then huffed and turned her head to avoid Lukas.
Lukas held her with an air of helplessness, gently pressing her head against his chest as he rested his chin on
her forehead.
He tried to clarify, "I just asked casually without any deeper intention. You've already toldthat you like me, so
there's no need to worry about others."
Reese shot an irritated look at Lukas, her eyes blazing with intensity. "You should know that | used to have a
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we're just friends. When we're together, you have to trust me. It's fine if others doubt me, but if you don't trust
me, then we shouldn't be together!
Lukas' face darkened and he reached out to playfully pinch her ears. He warned, "Don't ever say that again. No
matter what happens, | don't want to hear you say it in the future. When I'm with you, I trust you completely and
we will never part. Do you understand?"
Reese didn't want to think too much about the distant future. Emotions were unpredictable and it was hard to
predict the road ahead. But Lukas' serious tone and his commitment were determined, and she didn't want to
dampen his enthusiasm. She nodded, "Okay, | won't say it again."
Lukas gently rubbed her hair and spoke softly, "That's better."
Reese was a little embarrassed but complained, "I'm not a child and you calling'baby' and saying 'good' is a
little much."
Lukas chuckled, "You can always be yourself around me. You don't have to be self-conscious. You can be my
baby."
His endearing words left Reese half-blushing, half-embarrassed. She bit her lip and said softly, "You're a smooth
talker.
Lukas continued to play gently with her hair and replied, "I speak from the heart. Reese blushed deeply and fell
silent.
Lukas couldn't resist the urge to compliment her, "Baby, you are so beautiful when you blush."
Reese rolled her eyes and protested, "Enough of your sweet talk. I'm going downstairs to rest."
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Lukas smiled and reluctantly let her go, "Okay, but | won't tease you anymore. Let's go downstairs together."
Reese hesitated for a moment but then said firmly, "No, everyone should sleep separately."
Lukas chuckled and playfully teased, "Are you sure you don't want to sleep with me?"
Reese's blush deepened and she stammered, "You... you..."
Seeing her nervous reaction, Lukas realized he had crossed the line. He quickly stood up, smiling, and held her
hand. "I'm just teasing. Con, let's go downstairs together."
Reese, still blushing, replied, "I said everyone sleeps separately."
Lukas smiled and stood up, taking her hand as he said, "All right, | won't tease
you anymore. Let's go downstairs together."
When they reached the master bedroom on the second floor, Lukas refused to let go of Reese's hand. He held it
tightly, unwilling to let her go.