Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 314

Chapter 314 I Like Her

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The sounds outside faded for a moment. All I could hear was my rough breathing mixed with rain tapping the window, sharp enough to sting my ears.

Right when I thought Samson might come over, his low voice sounded through the door. It carried concern, but he stayed where he was. “Are you alright?”

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief and forced my voice to steady, doing my best to sound normal. “I-I’m fine. I just stumbled. Thanks for checking, Mr. Ortega.”

Before he could ask more, I braced a hand on the wall and straightened up quickly. With the other hand, I carefully pulled my veil back into place, fingers trembling as I retied the loosened strings.

Once I was sure it was secure and wouldn’t slip again, I finally relaxed a little. My back was already damp with sweat.

“That’s good,” he replied plainly. Then I heard the soft taps of his phone again. Clearly, he didn’t think much of it and went back to whatever he was doing.

I leaned against the bathroom door for a bit, waiting for my heart to calm down. That close call was a clear warning-I had to stay alert tonight. No more slipups.

I changed quickly, settled myself, and then opened the door and walked out.

Samson was still sitting at the desk with his back to me, focused on his phone, as if nothing had happened.

I didn’t interrupt him. I moved quietly to the bed, sat down, and lifted the blanket slightly without lying back. Outside, the rain kept falling in a steady rhythm, tapping the glass and pushing sleep even farther away.

I wasn’t sure how much time passed. I lay on my side, staring at the ceiling, completely awake.

My thoughts kept circling that moment-the veil slipping, the panic, and Samson’s worried voice. My mind felt tangled.

Then I heard a faint sound behind me.

I turned around. Samson had put his phone down and stood up, rolling his shoulders lightly. He didn’t look like he was planning to sleep either.

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Chapter 314 I Like Her

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Maybe he noticed I was still awake, because he paused, then walked over and sat on the couch. He didn’t turn on the light. In the weak moonlight from the window, his figure looked even taller and straighter.

The room stayed quiet, filled only with the soft sound of rain. The silence felt strange, almost suggestive, and it made me uneasy.

I was just about to close my eyes and pretend to sleep when his low voice broke through. “Ms. Airel, why do you always wear a veil?”

Of course he asked.

I’d prepared for that. Keeping my voice light, I gave the excuse I’d planned. “I had an allergy a while ago. It left some scars. They don’t look very nice. I don’t want to scare anyone, so I always keep it on.”

It sounded reasonable. It should calm his doubts. I lifted my hand and brushed the veil, the familiar fabric easing my nerves a bit.

Samson went quiet for a moment. He didn’t push for details. He just said lightly, “Sorry for bringing up something sensitive.”

“It’s okay. It’s not a big deal,” I replied softly.

The silence returned, but this time it felt lighter.

Maybe the rainy night was just too long. Maybe neither of us could sleep. Samson brought up something else. “Are you not used to a new place? Is that why you can’t sleep?”

“Yeah, a little,” I said honestly. I hesitated, then finally asked the question that had been stuck in my head for far too long. “Mr. Ortega, do you remember what I asked you during the fireworks?”

I saw him pause on the couch, like he was thinking back. After a few seconds, he replied, his voice carrying a faint softness, “I remember. You asked if I liked that friend.”

Hearing him say it so plainly made my chest tighten for no reason. My fingers curled into the blanket as I waited.

“Back then, I wasn’t sure,” Samson said quietly, his tone steady and certain. “Now I am. I like her.”

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