Chapter 326

This was their first time alone together since they started dating. Ella was a little nervous. She wasn’t clueless—living alone in an apartment with a guy like David? If he lost control or something… She was only twenty. She wasn’t ready to cross that line yet. In the span of a few seconds, her mind spun through all sorts of wild thoughts—marrying young, being a mom to a house full of tiny Davids and Ellas. “David.” Her voice was barely above a whisper, soft and hesitant, with a hint of pleading. David picked up on it instantly. He reached over and gently ruffled her hair, his voice low and soothing. “I won’t do anything.” Ella’s cheeks turned a delicate pink, making her look even more adorable. David looked at her quietly, eyes unknowingly filled with tenderness. After a beat, he finally started the car and drove them to his place. Ella was uneasy—who moves in together right after starting to date? The drive was slow, city lights flickering like stars all around them. Ella stayed tens