Chapter 1006

Earlier, I had been too focused on apologizing to notice that I had inadvertently revealed too much. Bruce immediately seized the slip, asking if I had dreamt about him. I had, but I wasn't about to admit it. As the previous night's events rushed back to me, my thoughts grew clearer, and I quickly regained my composure. Why was I apologizing to him? He was the one who crossed the line. "Mr. Harold, how did you get in here? And why are you sitting by my bed?" I coughed lightly to adjust my tone and then spoke firmly. I was lying down while he sat beside me, looking down at me. Considering I had just pinched his face, the posture and atmosphere felt a little... suggestive. I didn't want there to be even a hint of ambiguity between us. I needed to be firm and dispel any such feelings immediately. The atmosphere chilled for a moment. The warmth in his deep, dark eyes seemed to dim, and his voice lowered. "Nance..." "Mr. Harold, given the nature of our relationship, it's inappropriat