Chapter 312 Illusion

Being too close made me feel awkward, so I took a step back and pulled myself together enough to mumble, ‘thanks’. I reached up to swipe at my face once more. He let out a gentle laugh, his gaze sincere and open, "No worries, I've got the picture. You should head home. It’s getting late." He gave a laid-back wave, signaling the driver, and off they went. I was totally baffled by his reaction, and for a second, I was convinced I had something smeared on my cheek. I touched my face without thinking and started walking toward the yard. I had not made it very far when something made me freeze in my tracks. The dim light of a streetlamp cast a soft glow over the yard, where a man's figure lingered next to a shiny black Bugatti. Squinting a little, I could make out the frustration and confusion that seemed to be playing across his face. Our gazes met, and for a heartbeat, I felt like I had been busted, like I was the star of some gossip-worthy drama. That weird guilty buzz faded fast, h