Chapter 846
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As she listened to his honest words, her heart softened against her will.
She almost smiled but quickly looked up at the ceiling, pretending to stay cool. “What do you mean by wanting to hold me? Trying to take advantage of me?” she asked, pretending to tease.
Dustin explained quickly, “No! It’s not like that!”
He released her slightly, looking serious. “Dolores, I’m into you. I told you that night. Otherwise… I wouldn’t have slept with you.”
Dolores stared into Dustin’s honest eyes. Her heart thudded wildly in her chest, even though she kept her face as calm as ever.
“Do you think I’d just sleep with anyone?” Dolores asked, her voice sharp.
Dustin suddenly felt a wave of uncertainty crash over him. “I’m not sure. You were drunk that night,” he said carefully.
Dolores rolled her eyes again. “If I was that drunk, I would’ve been out cold long before anything happened…” she muttered.
She stopped mid-sentence, realizing what she was about to say. A wave of shyness crept up on her, and she lowered her gaze. Her cheeks flushed a deeper pink, adding a delicate softness to her features. Dustin’s heart skipped a beat. He stared at her, stunned, and asked carefully, “Dolores… Are you saying you have feelings for me too?” He could hardly believe it.
For days, she had been cold and distant. Every time they spoke, there was an edge in her voice that chipped away at his confidence.
He never imagined she might feel the same way.
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Seeing the hesitation flicker across his face, Dolores frowned in frustration. “What? You doubt I have a thing for you? If that’s the case, then why are we even talking?” She turned to leave.
“Dolores!” Dustin panicked and quickly pulled her back into his arms. Somehow, they ended up tangled together again.
Dolores struggled to hide the smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. She had known her answer all along. She had just been waiting for him to be brave enough to come after her.
If Dustin had hesitated a second longer, she would have swallowed her feelings and walked away. Luckily, he had made his move.
“Dolores, does this mean we’re together now?” Dustin asked, still sounding unsure.
Dolores snapped back to the moment. The word “yes” sat on the tip of her tongue, but she changed it at the last second. “Who said that? You haven’t even chased after me properly. If I say yes now, you’ll stop cherishing me in no time.”
“I would never!” Dustin blurted out. Then he paused, thinking over her words, and added seriously, “You’re right, Dolores. I should prove it to you first.”
Dolores smiled, giving his shoulder a light pat. “You’ve got the green light to chase me now. Do your best,” she said playfully.
Just as she finished speaking, her smile froze. Ahead, near the corner of the wall, she spotted two familiar faces—Caylee and Zander—peeking at them, excitement written all over their faces.
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