Damon’s words left speechless for a mont, but I knew deep down that my unease was fading away with his words.
"You didn’t have to tell all this." I hesitated for a mont before squeezing out this sentence.
"I didn’t do it on purpose, and I ca here to see you." Damon’s tone had a touch of authority, but it didn’t make uncomfortable.
I initially didn’t want to co downstairs, but his words made waver a bit.
After hanging up the phone, I tiptoed downstairs to avoid waking my mom. As I crossed the yard and reached the gate, Damon’s figure stood under the dim street lamp with a cigarette in his hand.
Seeing , he quickly put out the cigarette and tossed it into the nearby trash can, then spread his arms, "Aren’t you going to run over and give a hug?"
How could I possibly run over and hug him? I just walked over calmly and gave him a light hug.
Damon, in turn, hugged back, his arms so tight that I was practically pressed against his chest, hearing his heartbeat.
"You showed a bit of jealousy today, not bad!" Damon’s voice was full of pleasure and an undeniable smirk. He patted my head lightly, "When can you be like before?"
I was silent for a few seconds before responding, "I’m not sure."
"Uncertainty ans possibility," Damon let go of and kissed my forehead, "Then everything I do feels worth it. If you ask to clean the streets, I will do it."
I couldn’t help but imagine Damon cleaning the streets in my mind. His usual cool boss image in a suit would be gone. He would definitely beco the most handso janitor and would surely go viral online.
This thought made laugh out loud.
Before I could laugh again, I felt a soft touch on my lips. Damon grabbed my waist, had stand on my tiptoes, and kissed deeply.
The night breeze carried the scent of flowers, adding a touch of romance to our kiss. I didn’t resist; I just closed my eyes and stopped overthinking.
It wasn’t until I was almost out of breath that Damon let go of again.
"Once everything is over, I’ll co to pick you up at Starlight Estates; your parents should be able to accept by then, right?" Damon’s lips were glossy and tempting from our kiss.
His gaze was firmly locked on mine, waiting for my response.
I was unsure, but if Damon really could help save my dad, they might think he was truly remorseful and give him a chance.
That was just a possibility. I couldn’t be sure.
"I guess they would; I’ll try my best then." I said, feeling a bit uneasy inside but keeping a calm exterior.
"Good girl." Damon’s smile brightened at my response, and then he sighed in a bit of frustration, "Ah, I can’t sleep with you tonight. It’s such a bumr."
I didn’t respond, feeling a bit awkward.
My phone rang at that mont, it was my mom, "Eliana, where did you go so late? Why aren’t you in your room?"
"Mom, I’m downstairs getting a drink of water. I’ll go rest soon." I signaled to Damon to leave quickly and rushed back ho.
As I closed the door, Damon was still standing there looking at , his face full of disappointnt.
I waved at him to leave as soon as possible, then he turned around and left reluctantly.
My mom was waiting for in the living room when she saw coming in from outside. She frowned, "Why are you outside so late?"
"I wasn’t feeling well, just went out for so fresh air after having water." I made up an excuse.
My mom sighed faintly and said, "I can’t sleep thinking about your dad."
Seeing my mom’s worried face made feel even more down. I had to keep her company, chatting until 2 a.m. before we went back to rest.
My mom should have been resting well, but because of my dad’s situation, she couldn’t relax. Every day, we were discussing how to save my dad.
I didn’t dare tell my mom I was working with Damon, so I had to brush it off.
"This can’t go on," Luna Wallace said worriedly when she heard about my situation, "What if your mom worries too much?"
"True, this is too hard. I feel stressed for you." Clara also said.
Then Sofia chid in and said, "If you and Damon are still together, he would definitely help you..."
Luna cut off her words and said, "Don’t ntion that unlucky guy. He’s back with that Ariel Bitch, I knew it, they’re inseparable."
Listening to Luna badmouth Damon, I felt a pang of guilt.
Poor Damon.
"I heard that now because of Ariel, he’s getting close to Soul Enterprises, and a big shot has co to the city. Do you guys know?" Clara seed to know a lot about this, "Ethan, have you guys heard of him, a man of power and influence."
Luna rolled her eyes and said, "Of course, I know him. He’s close to Nancy from Soul Enterprises. Oh, I heard that Ariel Bitch is his adopted daughter."
They knew quite a bit about all this. The only thing they didn’t know was that Damon and I were putting on a show.
"Enough about , Clara. How have things been with Aaron lately?" I interrupted their conversation, wanting to change the subject. Otherwise, the more they badmouthed Damon, the guiltier I would feel.
ntioning Aaron, Clara’s face beca complicated. Their contact had declined since Aaron took her away from the bar last ti.
This surprised because that day in the bar, it was obvious that Aaron cared a lot about Clara. So why did they beco more distant?
"Let’s not talk about him." Clara took a sip of her drink and said lightly.
"Another lousy man, Clara, it’s okay, there are good n everywhere!"
Luna’s words made Clara laugh.
Sofia suddenly exclaid, "Really? Jones and Scarlett called off their engagent?"
This news hit like a bombshell, stirring up a storm in my heart.
I was stunned, "Really? It’s off?"
"Yep, it’s really off. A friend told ; they just haven’t made the announcent yet." Sofia looked just as shocked.
At this point, Clara and Luna turned their gaze on , their eyes filled with deep aning. Luna said, "Eliana, I can’t help but think Jones called off his engagent with Scarlett because of you. Is he still hung up on you?"
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