Chapter 271

While she was haunted by self-blame, his eyes fluttered open, mischief sparkling within. With a swift move, he stole a kiss through her mask, leaving her blushing and flustered. Renee covered her mouth with her hands, eyes widening in surprise like a startled cat. Speechless, she was unsure how to react. He grinned. “Bored of the show? Let's go home then. We can do something more exciting." Shaking her head, Renee retorted, "Not at all! I enjoyed it!" She bit her lip, her face flushed by his public display of affection. Rolling her eyes, she caught sight of a group of students stealing glances at her, their voices barely audible as they gossiped excitedly. When she glanced back at them, they hastily averted their gazes, feigning interest in the stage or engaging in animated conversations with their peers. Turning back, Renee furrowed her brow in confusion, wondering if her sense of being watched was merely a figment of her imagination. Observing Renee return her focus to the stage, the