Chapter 740: Mr. Farrell's Protective Instinct

Tina's words were muffled as she pressed her perfectly arched nose against the man's chest. It sounded like she was crying, which made Jared's heart tighten and his embrace tighten even more. His tone was as gentle as if he were soothing a child, his hand not idle, patting Tina's back, "It's okay, all these horror movies are fake. Tina, don't cry." Tina retorted, "Which eye of yours saw me crying?" Realizing that talking was getting her nowhere, her idle hand climbed to Jared's waist. Through the thin fabric, her smooth fingertips traced across the man's abdomen, bringing a tingling sensation. Jared felt a dryness in his throat and a tightening in his lower abdomen. His eyes, usually filled with tender indulgence, suddenly deepened, and when he spoke again, his voice was hoarse, "Tina, are you trying to seduce me?" If it had been any other time, Tina would have been dazzled by such a tone in a man's voice. This time, however, she remained silent, not making a sound. Finding the rig