Chapter 111

During dinner, even though Ariella tried to put on a smile, Forrest could tell she was still chewing on what had just happened. "Hey, silly girl, don't stress over that stuff. I really don't mind it, you know? If I were the kind of guy who couldn't control himself, I'd have made a move on you ages ago, right?" he said, gently running his fingers through her hair, his voice soft. But she knew he did care. He was only downplaying it to make her feel better. "Okay, maybe I do care-just a little. I guess I'm kind of a perfectionist. I want it to just happen naturally. That kind of thing shouldn't be forced. A passionate woman is like a flame, but if she's not into it, she's like ice. I prefer fire. Always hated the cold," he chuckled lightly. So it was her lack of warmth that made him suffer. "I..." She lowered her head, guilt creeping in, just about to apologize. "Don't. Don't say sorry," he cut her off gently. "You don't need to. I know deep down you want to share that part of you with m