Amber closed her eyes, reaching out to wrap her hands around Jared's neck.
She was washing the teacups earlier, so her hands were covered with foam.
Hence, the foam became water drops when her hands reached his neck, dripping into the back of his collar.
Jared stiffened, feeling the cold. The next second, he returned to calm.
However, he kissed Amber more passionately as if he was punishing her for dripping the water into his shirt.
Amber could hardly breathe under his kiss. Her face reddened. In the end, she pinched his waist. Jared felt the pain and let go of her gradually.
As soon as Amber obtained the freedom, she withdrew from his embrace and walked away. Leaning against the counter, she panted slightly.
Her face was still blushed, her eyes still reddened. She looked so enchanted that Jared couldn't tear his gaze off her.
His eyes darkened, his Adam's apple bobbing. He said in a deep, hoarse voice, "Amber..."
"The water is boiling!" Before Jared finished his words, the boiling water sound interrupted him.
Seeing her rush to turn off the gas, Jared smiled helplessly.
He wanted to kiss her again, but he had to give up.
After making the tea, Amber put the tea set on a try and said to him, "Let's go to the living room."
Jared hummed, following her out of the kitchen.
After arriving in the living room, Amber put the tray on the tea table and poured a cup of tea for him. "I've bought the tea for a long while. It's not expired but not valuable either. Please make do with it."
"It's alright." Jared picked up his teacup, blowing. He said gently, "I like all kinds of drinks you make."
Amber laughed. "What if it's a poisonous drink? Will you like it as well?"
"If you give it to me in person, I'll gulp it down without hesitation," Jared looked at her and answered solemnly. "However, I wonder if you do have the heart to do so."
Amber pressed her red lips. "Since you know the answer, why do you ask?"
She had fallen in love with him. How could she have the heart to poison him?
Besides, even if she stopped loving him or he stopped loving her in the future, she wouldn't do it.
After all, extreme ways were not the best ways to resolve a problem. Instead, the one who did it would break the law.
If they ended that way, Amber would leave without any hesitation and not meet him again.
"What are you thinking of? You frown so deeply." Seeing Amber was absentminded, Jared poked at her creased brows gently.
Amber's eyes twinkled. She returned to her senses and said, shaking her head slightly, "Nothing."
Jared could tell that she was hiding something from him. He squinted, faking that he didn't find it. He put down the teacup and stood up. "It's getting late now. I should go home. Good night, Amber."
Since she was unwilling to tell him, Jared wouldn't push her.
Everyone had their own secrets, which was normal.
Jared could accept anything as long as she wouldn't regret being reconciled with him.
Besides, he also had deliberately hidden something from her.
Amber also stood up. "Okay. Let me walk you out."
Jared nodded slightly.
They walked to the door.
Amber opened it. Jared changed into his shoes and walked out. "You don't need to go out. It's too cold outside. Good night."
Amber nodded. "Good night, Jared. Be careful when driving home."
"I know," answered Jared. Then he stared at her at the door without leaving.
Amber tilted her head in confusion. "What's wrong?"
Jared parted his thin lips. "You..."
He wondered if she indeed didn't have any intention to keep him staying.
It was too late. Wasn't she worried that something might happen to him on his way home?
Jared looked at her expectantly, wishing she would keep him staying.
However, Amber didn't understand him at all. She looked more puzzled. "What on earth is wrong? Is there anything on my face?"
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