Chapter 141
Author: Starlight
last update2026-08-14 19:36:56

Isabella stared at Harrison for a while when he said nothing and didn’t lean close to kiss her.

She pressed down her lips and exhaled softly. “Thank you for coming.” she said.

The kiss was simple, and it stirred something unwanted in Harrison’s chest. Desire was the last thing he needed right now. Not when she was this frightened, and not when the job was to protect her, not to want more for her or give her the false hope that he might like her back.

Harrison cleared his throat and reached for
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