Amelia was already a little tipsy, but Stevenâs unexpected embrace made her sober in an instant.
Her peach-like face, ears, and slender neck were all adorned with a rosy blush.
âMs. Amelia, please be careful.â
Steven assumed she was heavily intoxicated because she could not stand up straight.
Genuine concern filled his eyes as he wrapped his arms around her soft and supple waist, holding her
even closer.
His throat suddenly felt dry, and his heart skipped a beat. Ameliaâs slender waist felt weightless in his
grasp. The softness captivated him for a brief moment, and a sigh escaped his heart.
However, he was a gentleman with integrity-far from someone with impure intentions.
Steven quickly regained his composure, leaving no trace of his inner thoughts on his handsome face.
âSteve, youâll be responsible for taking my sister home tonight!â Bella was usually attentive, but she
really let her guard down in the presence of those close to her. So, she seemed to be unaware of the
subtle connection between the two.
Bella waved casually before leaving, linking arms with Asher.
With only the two of them left, the atmosphere became some hot awkward, leaving Amelia and Steven
uneasy.
âUh⦠Bella! Bella!â Amelia weakly called out twice, her face turning red and her heart pounding.
âDonât worry, Ms. Amelia,â Steven reassured her, his eyes gentle and his tone solemn. âI promised Ms.
Bella that I would make sure you got back to school safely.â
âNo, Mr. Lovett, itâs not necessary. I only had a little wine, and Iâm not drunk.â Amelia pressed her rosy
lips together, lowered her eyes, and pushed him away gently. She was determined to show that she
was not drunk.
On the other hand, Steven was deeply concerned about her. Hel embraced her once more and said,
âYou insist that youâre not drunk.
But last time you said the same thing, and yetâ¦â
As the words trailed off, both of them were startled. What suddenly. unfolded before their minds was
the passionate kiss shared that night, tinged with love.
Steven was staring at Amelia absentmindedly, resembling a porcelain. doll with rosy cheeks. His heart
was in disarray, and a vague, subtle sensation quietly surged within his chest.
âMr. Lovett⦠Last time, I had too much to drink. Iâm sorry!â
Amelia appeared helpless. Her eyes were filled with remorse and turned red.
If she were a bolder girl, she might have taken this opportunity to confess to Steven.
However, Amelia lacked confidence and was shy, just like her mot
Celeste. She could only keep this love hidden deep within her he
Despite the fact that Steven was a kind and gentle man and that they had actually shared a kiss,
Steven belonged to Bella. Amelia did not want to get involved with her sisterâs man.
âMs. Ameliaâ¦â Stevenâs voice was hoarse, and his Adamâs apple rolled as he asked, âWas that⦠Your
first kiss?â
âItâs okay, Mr. Lovett. I drank too much. You donât have to overthink it.â Amelia responded with a forced
smile.
âWas it really your first time?â
The immense guilt tugged at the core of his heart like a sharp pair of tweezers. He took a step back,
bowing deeply to Amelia. âIâm sorry,
Ms. Amelia! Itâs my fault! Please tell me, how can I make it up to you?â
Ameliaâs throbbing heart suddenly seemed to freeze. As she watched the person she liked express
only guilt and respect for her, bitterness flooded her entire body.
âMr. Lovett, itâs okay. It really is.â
Amelia forced back the tears that were starting to well up in her eyes and took a deep breath.
She reached out to help him up. âIf you truly want to me