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I just came to work.
"You guys should hang out and date!" As Madame Charles spoke, she held Kieran's and my hands together and pushed us outwards.
Kieran did not refute. He took advantage of the situation to hold my hand and agreed. "Got it, Grandma!" He then pulled me out of the office.
My mind instantly went blank. I instinctively wanted to go back. This morning's misunderstanding had not been solved yet. I had no courage to face Kieran. I was afraid that Kieran would devour me alive. No, he might cut me into pieces!
"Rachael, Kieran, you guys have fun. Don't come back in a hurry. It doesn't matter if you spend the night outside!" Madame Charles warned loudly and kindly behind.
...
Kieran pulled me into the elevator. My body instantly stiffened like a stone. After the elevator door closed, it was deathly quiet. I didn't even dare to look up. No, I wished I could just close my eyes and find an underground hole to bury myself alive.
Why did I give Kieran artificial respiration at that time? What gave me such great and abnormal courage? Why?
"In front of Grandma, behave yourself. Don't make slips!" Suddenly, Kieran spoke without any emotion or warmth in his voice.
I was shocked, and then hurriedly nodded. "I will!"
I still didn't dare to look up. However, in such a narrow and deathly quiet space, everything became exceptionally awkward and magnified. Even if I didn't raise my head, I could still clearly feel Kieran's gaze falling on me.
...
As time passed, I felt my heart pounding.
I didn't think this was going to work. I had to explain. After a strong struggle, I lowered my head and whispered, "I ... I didn't do it on purpose!"
Kieran didn't say anything. In the exceptionally quiet elevator, sweat began to cover my forehead. I clenched my fists and mustered up the courage to say again, "I ... I thought you fainted. That's why I gave you artificial respiration. And...."
Kieran suddenly coughed. I instinctively looked up and saw that Kieran's ears were a little red. He seemed to be blushing, looking so unnatural!
"Do you want to die?" Suddenly, Kieran stared at me. His scarlet eyes were cold, and strong pressure completely enveloped me.
I hurriedly lowered my head and shook my head repeatedly. Indeed, it was my illusion. How could a person like Kieran be shy?
"Don't mention it again!" Kieran ordered coldly.
"Yes!" I hurriedly agreed, and I felt a lot relieved. Fortunately, Kieran didn't cut me into pieces or throw me into the Pacific Ocean.
"I'll get even with you for this." I was still in a good mood when Kieran said coldly.
I suddenly froze. Sure enough, it was still too early for me to be happy. However, no matter what, it was great that he didn't intend to punish me right now. Perhaps Kieran would let me off as long as I behaved myself from now on.
Thinking about it, I suddenly remembered that I hadn't told Kieran about that thing. I believed that Kieran would definitely like it!
"Mr. Charles, tonight is the 20th anniversary of Marvin's company. I would like to invite you to watch a good show with me!" I looked at Kieran and smiled. When I thought of how wonderful the night would be, the hatred that I had suppressed for decades was replaced by excitement.
Kieran glanced at me indifferently. "My time is very precious. Your good show must be worth my time!"
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