Chapter 256 Ethan smiled faintly. "How could I possibly forget?" Not only did he remember everything, but he recalled every single detail-her every expression, her every movement.
For the past few years, he had relied on those memories to get through each day. So, the memories had never faded. Instead, they had only grown clearer in his heart.
"All right, there's no need to be shy around me. No matter what you do, I'll always find you adorable. Con, let's go eat." In the end, Josephine somehow ended up getting into his car.
That afternoon, after work, Ethan drove Josephine home.
When they arrived at the entrance of the manor, she didn't even dare to look at him. She hurriedly reached for the door handle, eager to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDespite saying he would give her time, Ethan had already started acting like her boyfriend the moment they had lunch together.
He had brushed her hair aside, fed her food, and even pulled her into his arms when she got too close to the road...
She didn't want to deny her feelings. She didn't dislike his closeness. But her heart was still in turmoil, and she didn't know how to accept it yet.
Just as she unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to get out, Ethan suddenly grabbed her hand.
Her body tensed, and her face flushed as she turned to look at him. Her eyes were filled with both confusion and nervousness.
Ethan's heart pounded wildly.
He had always loved her face. He had fallen for her at first sight. But back then, he had been too insecure. Even though he liked her, he hadn't dared to look at her for too long, let alone get close to her. In fact, when she had tried to approach him, he had only wanted to run away.
Her presence had only made him feel more unworthy.
But now, everything was different. He was fully confident in himself now. He wanted to be near her. He wanted to touch her.
"Josephine, can I kiss you? Just on the cheek." Josephine's face instantly turned red.
Men's words really couldn't be trusted. He had just said he would give her time, yet here he was, already asking to kiss her.
But it was just on the cheek, so it didn't seem like a big deal because it was normal for her to exchange cheek kisses with acquaintances on social occasions. fo Thinking of this, she decided not to overthink it. She nodded lightly and said, "If it's just the cheek, then..." Before she could even finish her sentence, Ethan had already leaned in and kissed her cheek.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe moment his lips touched her skin, it was as if a fire had been lit on her face, spreading warmth through her entire body. Overwhelmed by the sensation, she instinctively grabbed his wrist.
She had thought it would just be a quick peck, but to her surprise, Ethan didn't pull away. Instead, he began leaving soft kisses along her cheek.
Startled, she turned to him, about to
call him out for going back on his word. But just as she opened chem she? mouth, he suddenly tilted his head and kissed her lips. fo
His hand cup, gently cradling the back of her head, applying just m keep enough pressurepulling away, guiding her to respond to his kiss. Josephine trembled, feeling hesitant yet utterly captivated.
He was breathtakingly handsome, his breath so fresh, yet his kiss was burning hot, leaving her defenseless against him.
She was beginning to lose herself in the moment, her hands unconsciously clutching his shirt.
Suddenly, a loud bang was heard.
The noise startled her so much that she flinched. Her first reaction was to hide in Ethan's or first hide in Ethan's arms.