âYou lost your memory?â Henley asked.
The usual disguised smile disappeared from his face.
Henley suffered maltreatment and abuse from his crazy mother since he was born.
She blamed him for her failure to become the manâs legitimate wife.
She cursed him for coming too late.
For her, he was destined to be a shameful, illegitimate child forever.
When she could no longer bear the suppression of that family, she fled to the countryside with him.
She began to destroy herself, abusing drugs and alcohol.
Then, she always vented her anger on him, beating him with a stick and leaving him hungry for days.
Finally, the day when he gained the ability to fight back against her came.
He even watched her die without a ripple of emotion in his heart.
He thought he would live in the dark for the rest of his life.
But one day, Henley met Raegan.
She was the little girl who gave him candy in the darkest moment of his life.
It was his most unforgettable memory.
But she couldnât remember it.
Raegan looked at Henleyâs ever-changing expression.
She asked tentatively, âThat boy was you? And⦠And you thought that girl was me?â
From the beginning, she always felt Henley didnât genuinely like her.
His particular obsession with her had to have some special reasons.
Henley corrected her, âNo, I donât only think it is you.
I am certain it is you.
â
He became more and more certain about Raeganâs identity.
Aside from the pendant Raegan wore, her scent and eyes resembled the girl in his memories.
Raegan didnât dare to refute Henley.
Instead, she said, âIf weâve been friends since we were children, then you shouldnât be hurting me, right?â
The pale moonlight poured on Henleyâs handsome face, making him look gentle and calm.
He stared at her, and his brows furrowed slightly.
âRaegan, why do you think I will hurt you? Didnât I promise you I wonât hurt you?â
âThen⦠Can you send me home?â Raegan asked tentatively.
âOf course, Iâll take you home,â Henley agreed gently.
Raegan was so nervous that she had no time to distinguish the meaning of his words.
She returned to the car obediently and fastened her seat belt.
A smile appeared on Henleyâs face while watching her.
He leaned over, making an intimate posture.
He fixed his eyes on her beautiful, rosy lips and said warmly, âRaegan, I like it when you are well-behaved.
â
Henley was really giving Raegan goosebumps now.
She didnât expect him to lean too close to her.
His breathing became uneven, and his thin lips almost touched hers.