But the confession came so suddenly. Her heart had already been in turmoil, and now it was in complete disarray. She didn’t even know how to respond.She looked out the window and said nervously, “Thank you, Baldwin. If it weren’t for your help, I wouldn’t be here now.”As she spoke, Baldwin gently tilted her chin up.His eyes lingered on her lips as he slowly leaned in.Lena blinked, momentarily confused. It wasn’t until Baldwin tilted his head and almost touched her lips that she realized—he was trying to kiss her.She stood up at once, taking a step back, staring at him in a panic.Baldwin stood up as well and grabbed her wrist.“Lena, let’s be together…”Lena struggled to free her hand, but Baldwin was too strong. He pulled her into his arms and pushed her down onto the bed.He tried to kiss her again, but Lena immediately turned her head away.“Baldwin, don’t do this!”As she spoke, she raised her hand to hit him, but missed his face and ended up striking his neck below the jaw.
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