Louis lowered his gaze and looked at her, his fingers absentmindedly brushing along her cheek. "I did think about it. But everyone assumed something had happened to you. After all, you stopped posting on the forum. I thought you’d run into some kind of misfortune."Adora let out a quiet sigh. "I su
When this came up, Louis had to really think back.It had been so long ago."Back then, I was still in Denrich, under a lot of pressure to graduate, and already working as a hospital intern. “I was young and hot-headed. I got into a big fight with my family and didn’t contact anyone back home for n
"Then if that’s the case, shouldn’t you show it a little?""What do you mean?"Adora asked, but the look in Louis’ eyes turned dark and suggestive, and she understood instantly.Before she could even wriggle out of his arms, he was already one step ahead. He pulled her firmly against him, one arm l
Adora felt he was getting out of control.He joked like that in front of a bunch of students, as if no one else existed!If he weren’t so outrageously good-looking, people would’ve already labeled him a creep.Louis looked even more aggrieved after her scolding. "But I was just being honest. You as
"It’s fine." Louis lowered his voice, knowing exactly what Adora was worried about."Are you in a rush to head back? If not, I’d like to stay and finish the second half with them," he asked, checking with her.Adora took back her pink thermos and shook her head. "No rush… but are you sure you’ve go
The college student who had come to retrieve the ball ran back ahead to tell his teammates he’d found someone to fill in.Louis, still holding Adora’s hand, followed behind with her.The court wasn’t a professional one—just a simple, open concrete space behind the boys’ dorms, no nets or fencing aro