Chapter 584
Chapter 584 Episode 097 You Want to Chase Her (1)
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The night was silent and deep, cooled by a gentle breeze.
Caught suddenly by a pair of hands, Becca Reyes’ dangling heart dropped heavily. She felt a warmth passed onto her, the strong arm wrapped her up completely, giving her immediate relief. Lifting her surprised eyes, she could hardly see anything in the dim light. But, her eyes had already grown accustomed to the darknes, enabling her to see who had rescued her clearly.
Calvin Ramos’ handsome face appeared before her eyes. His eyes were captivatingly soft in the night’s elusive light, a touch of bewitching charm adorned his face. But his usual elegance and warmth were replaced by an unusual coldness and wickedness, streaks of mottled moonlight dropped through the foliage, casting a mesmerizing reflection in his deep and soulful eyes, causing an intense shock that reached the soul, leaving her hopelessly lost.
In that moment, something snapped inside of Becca. The awe and admiration in her eyes lingered, until Calvin reluctantly bent down and set her down. Her legs wobbled before she could stand properly, and his hands quickly steadied her shoulders, ensuring she would not trip. He removed his comforting hands from her shoulders only after she stood before him. The faint warmth left dissipated into the wind.
"Thank you."
Becca Reyes bowed her head and spoke to him, her usually outgoing persona now filled with unlimited embarrassment. She felt as though she had been rejected after a confession, itching to erase the memory of her fall from Calvin’s mind. How could she ever face him again after he’d witnessed such an embarrassing situation? Ahhh!
In her haste, Becca’s cheeks unconsciously turned red, lit up by a touch of moonlight that made them appear even clearer. Even under the cover of oil paint, it was still visible.
"Go and sleep over there."
Calvin pointed to a pile of grass by the side, hidden in the bushes, but undoubtedly more comfortable than sleeping on a tree.
Desperate to leave, Becca turned to walk away but hesitated after taking a step. She furrowed her brows upon looking back at Calvin, "And you?"
"I will keep watch."
Calvin spoke softly, his composure akin to his usual suave and sophistication. No emotions were visible, and no traces to be inferred from his heart.
Becca wanted to ask him why he had to keep watch just beneath the tree branch where she was sleeping, but she couldn’t voice it out. If she hadn’t been rejected twice and deliberately distanced, she might have playfully patted his shoulder and casually asked - hey, do I reside in your heart?
But there was no chance for that now. Sometimes, the more trials one goes through, the stronger they become. Yet in some aspects, the more one experiences, the more fragile they become.
She had to admit, she too had become wary.
She was most afraid of putting her heart on the line and the other person not even bothering to glance at it. Disregarding that which was most precious to her. But at the very least, her heart hadn’t been trampled on, and for that, she felt grateful.
Slowly walking towards the pile of grass, Becca Reyes suddenly turned back, her eyes were resolute, "By the way, I’ll keep watch during the second half of the night."
Calvin seemed hesitant, but after observing her for a few seconds, he finally nodded, "Alright."
The night fell silent once again.
— End of Chapter 584 —