057 | A Blazing Fire

Diane’s P.O.V.

Shock and concern were evident on Liam’s face as he immediately opened the lampshade placed on top of the bedside table. On the other hand, I quickly pulled the comforter sheet to cover my nakedness, sat on the bed, and pinned my back on the headboard.

He took the towel from his coat rack and covered the lower part of his body, but his tempting V-lines could still be seen. After that, he worriedly approached me.

“D-Diane, are you okay? I’m sorry, I forgot that you’re afraid of the dark.” He was about to hold my shoulder, but I already moved backwards and reached the edge of his bed, even before his fingers could lay into my skin.

Don’t touch me! My mind screamed while my chest felt so heavy, as the words would not escape past my quivering lips.

I could not speak and remained as tight-lipped as