Lindsey hung her head low.


    She worried that if she kept sticking by Domenic’s side, she’d be overly reliant on him.


    Should she turn it into a regr thing, she’d grow all soft and weak.


    After Chayce and Kendra’s betrayal and even her once-reliable father doubting her, Lindsey was cautious about trusting in others too quickly.


    She dreaded the possibility of falling into that bottomless abyss once more.


    Furthermore, Domenic remained unaware of what had transpired that night.


    If he found out, would his tenderness towards her endure? He could think she was dirty and keep his distance.


    It would be wiser if she decided to take the lead to distance him.


    Lindsey ceased her struggle, yet her voice grew even chillier.


    “Mr.


    Walsh, don’t you believe you’ve overstepped?”


    Domenic was taken aback.


    He asked in a hoarse and icy tone, “What are you getting at?”


    Lindsey chuckled, deliberately giving herself an air of carelessness.


    “We’re sharing an apartment now.


    As for our rtionship, the best we can hope for is friendship


    .


    Our engagement is fake.


    Why do you keep mentioning it? Do you think I’m loaded and want to get some benefits from me by repeatedly asserting our engagement?”


    Domenic wore a frosty frown.


    She genuinely believed he had intentions of exploiting her.


    How absurd that notion was!


    “Huh! Domenic sneered with self-deprecation, and a hint of red crept into his eyes.


    She was downright keen to cut ties cleanly with him.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Did her decision to stop pretending to have something to do with that man’s return?


    “Can you let go of me now?” Lindsey’s palms were slick with sweat, yet she continued to feignposure.


    “I can let you go, but first, there’s one thing I need to be sure of.


    ”


    Before Lindsey could respond, Domenic swiftly grasped her waist and gently gripped her delicate chin with his other hand,pelling her to lift her head.


    His eyes held twin mes of passion, and in the very next moment, he leaned in and ki*sed her tenderly on the Lips.


    Lindsey shivered, a wave of dizziness washing over her.


    The fresh, wood scent of cedar emanating from Domenic was intoxicating.


    She found herself drawn into the ki*s.


    There they were, ki*sing openly on the street!


    After some time, Lindsey managed to collect herself.


    She quickly pressed her hands against Domenic’s sturdy chest, attempting to push him away, but he stood his ground.


    Hisrge hand firmly held her back as he continued to ki*s her passionately.


    Lindsey’s strength began to disappear slowly.


    She felt her entire body growing yielding, and her cheeks zed red.


    Just as she was on the verge of surrendering to the resistance, Domenic released her lips.