Chapter 0278
I did not know what I was hesitating for I had always been brave to admit my feelings. Though I would admit that I loved Nicholas for so many years. I was unsure if I could claim that I could love someone now.
1 sighed. “Give me a little more time.”
Pete hugged me tightly. “I guess I was too hasty.” He let go of me after saying that.
Looking down, he could not hide the disappointment in his eyes. His fingers traced the hotel door as he asked softly, “Can I stay tonight?”
I looked up at him in surprise, “Hm?”
“I mean, I can sleep on the couch. If not, I’d have to come back tomorrow to see you off.”
“Oh. I can go by myself. You should go home and rest.
“Okay.” He put his hands in his pockets and answered me softly.
He stood by the door. If I just pushed it lightly or said, “You can go now“, he would probably listen and leave. But seeing his somewhat dejected look, I could not bring myself to say it.
He did not say anything more, but he still had a sad look on his face. Today was his birthday. My visit did not seem to have brought him any joy, but rather disappointment.
“I’m leaving.” Upon hearing no response from me, he turned to go after saying goodbye.
His retreating figure looked so lonely. It was making me feel even more guilty. At that moment, I did not know what I was thinking when I blurted out, “You can stay.”
In the quiet night, he tossed and turned uncomfortably on the couch outside the bedroom as he was too tall to fit. Hearing the racket he was making, I could not sleep either.
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He asked carefully, “Can I come in and sleep on the floor? It’s cold out here, and the couch is uncomfortable, I can’t even stretch my legs.”
The bedroom door opened a little with his hands on the edge. As his fluffy. head appeared, his big white teeth were particularly noticeable in the dark.
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