The collar which was initially fine turned crooked after her ministrations.
"_"
Ella pulled her hands to herself, ''No matter what, you have important matters to tend so you don't have to waste your time further.''
"Mm,'' Adrian lifted his hand to tuck the loose strand of her hairs behind her ear.
She was startled.
He paused.
But as she relaxed, she leaned into his touch, letting him do it.
''And other than that, you know I need to leave for university as well…''
An eerie silence descended in the area.
One could hear the sound of dried leaves falling on the ground.
Ji Yan sweated. He really should have known better than being relieved so soon…
Ella's heart however dropped at his silence.
Didn't he agree?
Did all her efforts…
Did all her efforts go into vain?
Adrian watched as the light in her eyes gradually died, the hearty smile faded from her face and her confident shoulders slumped a little.
"When?" Adrian suddenly said.