Chapter 69

Blair could feel Alexander's hands on her face tightening. His warm lips pulled further and further away from her. Alexander looked down on her from where he stood. She wasn't sure why, but she felt that he was especially oppressive at that moment. Her skin seemed to burn under his scrutinizing gaze, leaving her at a loss for what to do. That was when Alexander picked her up and walked out of the bathroom. "You don't need to rush to reject me," he mentioned. "I'll be going to Minnea tomorrow for work. You can give me your answer after I return." Alexander placed her on the bed. He then stuffed his hands into his pockets and pinned her with his deep, dark eyes. If Blair truly did not feel any attraction toward him, there was nothing much that he could do. He didn't stay too long. He took his leave after she fell asleep. … Blair shoved what had happened between Alexander and her to the back of her mind after he left for Minnea. With much difficulty, she completed what was left of h