Mason ordered the driver in front in a cold tone, âDrive us back to the Barlow family.â
The driver acknowledged and started the car again, heading towards the direction of the Barlow family.
Mason kept his gaze fixed on the window until he could no longer see Veronicaâs figure, then he lowered his eyes.
While driving past the entrance of the shopping mall, he caught a glimpse of her and instructed the driver to stop the car.
Just as he was about to open the car door and get out, he saw the electric scooter rushing towards her. In the next moment, she was firmly held by Daniel.
He felt regretful in his heart, wondering why he wasnât the one who saved her, but at the same time he was also relieved that she wasnât hurt.
But then, he thought she would push away Daniel, but she didnât!
She did not push Daniel away.
This made him feel like there was a needle piercing his chest, accompanied by a dense and painful sensation.
What is this pain heâs feeling? Heâs not sure, but a sense of fear is spreading throughout his body.
Heâs afraid that sheâll care about Daniel, that her eyes will only see Danielâs existence, and that in her heart, sheâll eventually only have room for Daniel.
No! He doesnât want this!
He wants her to only care about him! He wants her heart to be filled with only him!
The car drives towards the Barlow family, and Masonâs hands hanging by his side become tighter and tighterâ¦
When Veronica returns to the Barlow family, the house is quiet and the lights are off.
So, thereâs no one home? She thinks to herself as she takes off her shoes and puts on slippers, walking towards her room.
Her face is a little flushed, even though sheâs separated from Daniel, that shy feeling still exists because of Grace.
When Daniel hugged her earlier today, she felt her heart beating unusually fast, just like in a teenage comic.
Does this accelerated heartbeat mean⦠she likes him?
Does Veronica like Daniel?
Thinking about this, Veronicaâs face grew even redder.
As she walked to the door of the room, she pushed it open and was about to reach for the light switch when suddenly a hand pressed down on hers, stopping her movement.
Veronica was startled and turned her head to see that Mason had somehow appeared beside her. âMason, you scared me. When did you come back?â
âA little earlier than you,â he said in a low voice.
wwww âIf youâre going to stay in my room alone, at least turn on a light,â
she said, trying to reach for the switch again.
But his hand pressed hers against the wall.
âMason?â she asked in confusion, but her other hand was also pressed against the wall by him.
Suddenly, her whole body was pressed against the wall, and his hands were pressing down on hers, as if he was imprisoning her.
Veronicaâs already slightly red face turned even redder.
This posture exudes a kind of ambiguity, like the scenes of the male and female protagonists in a teenage comic book, which suddenly made her feel flustered.
âMason, what are you doing? Let go quickly!â she exclaimed, trying to ease her current anxiety and embarrassment.
âIâve been waiting for Sister Ah for a while now,â he said, but he didnât let go of her hand. Instead, he moved a little closer to her, his face approaching hers. His black and white eyes reflected her somewhat bewildered expression.