is smirk seemed to mock Roxanne's eagerness to secure a favorable match for me, as if

y has always held themselves to high standards.

aimed at my modest background. To Burgess, I was nothing more tha

r in response. "Well, I suppose there's only one way to find out.

t, his displeasure evident in the icy gla

I have to regret?" I challenged, rising from my seat with a dismissive shrug. "At wor

buke clear in his frosty demeanor. But I paid him no

h me, silently urging me to apologize to Bur

good. Don't always try to provoke him. Apologize to your brother and b

way, intending to distance myself from the tense atmosphere

s said firmly, his voice cutting

attention away from our family discord and toward the family dinner. "Alright, al

e atmosphere remained strained, th

, offering a forced smile before

hat suffocating atmosphere, suffused with un

*

ic invitation to a charming café lef

s. "I never imagined that I would be sitting here, having a blind date wi

up my cheeks in response. But beneath the flattery, I sensed a genuine sincerity

t have trouble finding a girlfriend, right?

you," Alfred responded with a charming

doubts or uncertainties. Instead, we focused on enjoying each oth

vies, and indulging in leisurely strolls through the city streets. With each passing moment, I

ur bond deepening with each passing day. On Valentine's Day, we made our relati

fred's sudden cancellation of our dinner plans left me feeling disa

lf that Alfred must have had a valid reason for canceling our plans. But a

en that much?" t

of my stomach. It was unmistakably from that man who had been stalking me. Si

decided not to respond, hoping t

If you keep avoiding me, don't blam

me reply

d back, my fingers trembli

chilling. "Brea

udacity of his request filled me with rage. "That's impo

ossible. Once you break up with him, I can fu

king such vile propositions? I wanted to hurl my phone across the r

ike this? Do you want to drive me insane before you stop?" I

nt, there

rds had finally made him reconsider his actions,

ive up on you, and stop caring for you, but every night when I close

spine. It was as if he had crawled inside my mind, extracting

ck you passionately. Your whole body should

l on me? Please tell me, wh