Chapter 259
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That brief dream was sweet and comforting. I couldn’t tell it was because I had been leaning against Soren.
As the car came to a stop, Soren stepped out, walked around to my side, and opened the door. “Can you walk?”
1 lifted my leg slightly to test it before answering, “Yeah, 1 in walk. The acupuncture helped a lot.”
I had to admit, the doctor Soren had found was skilled.
The acupuncture session had seemed terrifying, but the results were amazing. After just one treatment, the pain had already eased significantly.
Soren hummed in acknowledgment, standing by the door, ready to support me as I got out.
I moved slowly, and he stayed by my side, one hand holding the medicine, the other firmly gripping my arm.
What should’ve been a few short steps took me several minutes,
Once we reached my apartment, he still seemed uneasy. “Are you sure you can manage washing up and using the bathroom on your own?”
So what if I couldn’t? What was he going to do? Help me wash up or hold me while I used the bathroom?!
Of course, I couldn’t say that, so I gave a confident reply. “I’ll be fine, don’t worry.
“So… should I leave now?”
“Yeap…”
I nodded and stood there, watching him.
Since my legs still hurt, I didn’t walk him to the door. Instead, I just stared at him, a jumble of thoughts swirling in my mind.
Soren glanced at me several times, clearly still uneasy.
But with our current relationship, there was no way he would suggest staying over.
That last time when I was drunk–an accident!
Now, both sober, who could say what might’ve happened if he stayed?
After a brief, awkward silence, he finally turned and headed toward the door.
A wave of panic surged in my chest. Before I could think, I blurted, “Wait!”
He stopped and turned back, his expression changing slightly. “Yes?”
“Umm…” I swallowed, fidgeting with my hands before lowering my voice. “You weren’t… mad this morning, were you? I’m really sorry. I should’ve told you I was going on the company retreat sooner.”
Soren turned to face me but didn’t step closer.
His sharp, composed features remained calm, his deep eyes unreadable.
He stared at me for a moment before asking, “Can you tell me why you’ve been distancing yourself from me these past few days?”
I froze, my gaze faltering.
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Chapter 259
I knew it. He’d noticed something was wrong.
Of course he had. How could he not? He’s too perceptive.
“Are you trying to avoid trouble because of the second trial coming up? Or… did someone say something to you?” he pressed.
A chill ran down my spine.
He’s so smart! He actually guessed that someone had been talking to me!
The turmoil inside me intensified. My aunt’s lecture and my grandmother’s warning about gossip spreading through our circle… It all clashed in my mind, pulling me away from him.
“You’re right, Soren. I am a coward. I’ve thought about this a lot, but there’s too much distance between us.
“I know you and your family don’t mind, but if we announce our relationship, rumors will start spreading. It’ll be bad for both you and your family…”
Soren’s brow furrowed as he stepped toward me.
He radiated a subtle pressure, making me want to retreat. But my legs wouldn’t cooperate, so while my heart pulled away, my body remained frozen in place.
He stopped just two steps in front of me, his brow knotted with confusion and disbelief. “Since when have I ever cared about public approval when it comes to my personal Life?”
“It’s not that… I just don’t want you to tarnish your reputation because of me and become a laughingstock. If that happens, I’ll be… very sad.”
I struggled to explain, but the right words eluded me.
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