His Reason


    My heart sank, and I felt his words weren’t for me. I sat motionless as I gazed at the breathtaking


    scenery before me. I wondered if this was the home under construction he had mentioned.


    As exited the car, took his luggage, and opened my door. He led me inside, and I matched his pace.


    The inside of the house was inexplicable. I heard a sudden exmation as we entered, “Mr. As,


    you’re


    back!”


    Several servants rushed over and took the luggage from As. There was a chorus of greetings and


    laughter that followed. I knew these people were loyal to him.


    When he got to his room, he pressed me against the door and said hoarsely, “It seems you didn’t miss


    me.”


    My heart ached, and I chuckled with a hint of bitterness. I lowered my gaze. I was always stubborn and


    never knew how to express what bothered me. Meanwhile, As leaned in and stared at me as if trying


    to


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    read my thoughts.


    “What’s wrong? Don’t you want to talk to me?” He continued to gaze at me, making me feel trapped.


    His subtle fragrance made my heart race. I feared my eyes would show my longing for him. I avoided


    his


    gaze


    and mumbled, “No… I want to talk but don’t know what to say.”


    As lifted my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. His eyes were tender, and he gently bit my lip. “I want


    to hear anything you have to say. I’ve missed you so much.”


    My heart raced even more, and my breathing became shaky. I knew As was flirting with me, but I


    couldn’t resist his charm. He cradled my face and asked teasingly. “Do you think you can escape me?”


    He resembled a cat ying with a mouse, and I yfully pushed him away. “I never considered


    escaping. You can do whatever you want. I won’t resist.”


    He froze like he understood the reason behind my mood. He moved away and approached the floor–


    to- ceiling window while I remained at the door.


    A whileter, he turned and said coldly, “That day was the anniversary of my parents‘ deaths. They


    died in a ne crash when I was ten. They were rushing home to celebrate my birthday. Even their


    assistant,


    Rory White, died.”


    I was shocked as I froze in ce. The pain I felt for him was unbearable. I would’ve fallen over if I


    wasn’t


    leaning on the door.


    I looked at As with widened eyes. I joyfully wished him a happy birthday that night, saying, “I hope


    your


    I was such an idiot that night. However, it was all Ste’s fault. I numbly asked him, “Is Ste Rory’s


    daughter?


    As nodded slowly after a long pause. I finally realized how foolish I had been. I thought Ste had


    slipped up when she mentioned it at the door. I even cleverly prepared a birthday dinner for As. Even


    so, Ste had already told me his parents‘ deaths were his kryptonite.


    I’m sorry…


    …” “I subconsciously uttered those words.


    I


    “The fault lies in you not asking me anything. I told you to only listen to me and not believe anyone


    else,” As sounded pained with a hint of suppressed anger, “Do you remember what I said? Chloe,


    you must believe me no matter what, even if I don’t exin myself.”


    His world wasplicated, and I didn’t know so much deception existed around him. I finally


    understood Celine’s meaning when she said we weren’t from the same world. Suddenly, I realized


    Ste’s sinister smile was for me falling into her trap.


    It was terrifying, and I didn’t know what was real anymore.


    “I returned to Nocturnia to visit them the following day. So….” As seemed unable to continue as he


    approached and put his arms around me.


    He embraced me and lowered his voice, saying, “I know it’s not your fault, but I can’t escape what


    happened that day.”


    I encircled his waist and felt his loneliness. A premonition washed over me, and an invisible force


    pushed me, making it impossible to break free