Lexie’s POV
I wasn't planning to sleep at Patrick's house, but I ended up dozing off. Strangely, he was more than willing to convince me to stay there, and I didn't understand why, since he still didn't love me and also didn't usually do things just to please his mother.
But Lucinda gave me no choice, and I didn't know what to do. Then Patrick appeared, all affectionate, with my favorite ice cream, saying he wanted me to stay. He knew how to handle me very well, was so irresistible that I relaxed too much and even fell asleep.
But now I was wide awake and needed to go home soon. I was chatting with my mother and Lucinda when I noticed Patrick standing near the stairs looking at me. He was gazing at me in a way, as if I were the most beautiful and precious thing he'd ever seen, his eyes were shining and he had a half-smile of someone lost in contemplation. On an impulse, I blew him a kiss through the air. It was impulsive, but the smile I received in return was devastating, simply spect
