Chapter 274

Chapter 274:

Everything had changed drastically for her. Before last night, she was trying to avoid the feelings she had for him. But after their mutual confession, she felt shy around him again—soft, just like before.

However, that did not mean she had lost her self-confidence. She remained firm from the start. She would not give in so easily, even though they had confessed to each other. She wanted to take her time to truly know him and understand his lifestyle.

She desired a relationship that would last long—she wanted to be with him forever.

Since they were no longer just mates, she was cautious not to rush things.

She sat up and reached for her bag, pulling out her phone.

She opened her friends’ Messenger group, but her smile faded when she saw Luke was in the group.

She stared at his name for a moment.

She remembered how he had gotten mad at her. But what she had done with Luke wasn’t right either. She shouldn’t have asked him to date her. Even though she apologized to him yesterday, she felt she should talk to him again—as a friend.

It was midnight.

Ava was still awake.

Her mind was racing with thoughts.

She had been on her phone for a long time and was starting to feel sleepy. Just as she was about to close her eyes and drift off, she heard a knock at her door.

Her eyes widened. She sat up in bed and looked toward the door.

There was another knock.

She assumed it was one of the maids, so she got out of bed and called out, “Coming p>

She yawned as she unlocked and opened the door.

But as soon as she saw who it was, her mouth fell open and she froze.

Ian stood there, dressed casually in black sweatpants and a loose black t-shirt.

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Despite the casual clothes, he looked incredibly attractive.

Ian chuckled and stepped closer, placing a finger gently under her chin to close her mouth.

She immediately stepped back and pursed her lips.

After composing herself, she said,

“You!” Ava stammered.

“You don’t like to see me?” he asked, folding his arms across his chest.

Ava glanced at his biceps, bulging with the movement.

“I—I mean…” She paused, unsure how to respond.

“I was feeling bored. Everyone was asleep. So I thought, why not come see my nerd p>

She lifted her gaze, and their eyes met.

She noticed his eyes slowly travel down her body.

At that moment, she realized she was in her pajamas. She had changed out of her baggy clothes into pajama shorts an hour ago.

She caught Ian’s gaze lingering on her legs, and the look almost made her rub them together nervously.

He bit his lower lip, revealing the mole just beneath it.