"But I've prepared a meal." Larry obediently opened the door, looking at Cecilia with a disgruntled expression. "Won't you stay for a meal and taste my cooking?"
He spoke, and made way for Cecilia. "But if you want to leave now, you can. I won't force you."
Seeing him being so submissive, Cecilia suddenly berated herself inwardly again. It must have been her overthinking. If Larry had any ill intentions, why would he have opened the door?
Cecilia took a few steps back, silently cursing her overactive suspicion.
She apologized to Larry again. "That's fine."
She placed her bag back on the shelf, and said, "Let's have a meal, and then I'll leave. It's a good opportunity to taste your cooking."
After all, he already prepared the dishes. Cecilia wasn't very full, so having an early dinner now and going home after would work out well.
Larry immediately smiled, causing the muscles on his face to tremble, making him look like an adorable big tiger.
It must have been her overthinking.
Cecilia watched as Larry busied himself, ordering the things she had mentioned earlier. She felt reassured about her personal safety, and took the opportunity to explain the earlier misunderstanding to Larry.
"Larry."
Seeing him busy, actually ordering the wedding decorations, she decided to clarify the issue.
"I'll emphasize again that my decision to stay is not an intention to get married. We haven't even confirmed a romantic relationship. I just want to take things slowly. You're a good person, and we can take it slow..."
As Cecilia spoke, Larry's phone call gradually came to a halt. However, he still insisted on saying into the phone, "The delivery remains as scheduled."
He still wanted to put up the wedding decorations.
Cecilia didn't expect Larry to be a bit resistant to this matter. Afraid that she might not have made herself clear, she quickly adjusted her wording.
"I just want to spend more time together. Romance and marriage aren’t simple matters. Do you understand what I mean?"
Larry nodded, then shook his head.
Click.
This time, he first locked the door.
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