Chapter 1210

For just a fleeting moment, I froze, caught in the absurdity of my own thoughts. That was such a ridiculous and reckless idea. Why on earth would I suddenly want to kiss Bruce? He had blocked my way home, dragged me into his car against my will, driven me to this beach without my consent, and even forced the Patek Philippe watch back onto my wrist. I should be furious. And yet, his face inched closer, and his breath felt warm against my skin. I could feel it on the bridge of my nose, soft yet maddeningly intimate. "Bruce, back off!" I said sharply, planting my palm on his face and pushing him away with all my strength. Only then did I realize how rapid my breathing was, how my heart was racing wildly in my chest. No. I needed to snap out of it. I asked myself what I was even doing. I pushed him hard enough that he finally backed off. To his credit, he didn't press forward again. Instead, he stepped out of the car, leaning against the side and lighting a cigarette. Th