Chapter 1278

"Hey!" Seeing that Jack wasn't falling for it, Bella's tears began to roll down her cheeks. "Jack, I didn't think you'd be this heartless. Can't you just try to understand me? What if… What if something goes wrong?" Jack sighed, caught between frustration and sympathy as he looked at her pleading expression. To be fair, she wasn't entirely wrong. She just wanted to rehearse, afraid he might slip up and give them away. After what felt like ages of inner struggle, Jack finally gave in when he met Bella's pleading gaze. "Alright… fine," he said with a reluctant nod. Her eyes lit up instantly, a rush of sweetness blooming in her chest. Along with it came the sly thrill of a little plan that had just worked. Her eyes fluttered shut again. At that moment, her delicate face held a tenderness that was quietly breathtaking. Jack swallowed hard, then leaned in, his lips barely grazing hers. Outside, the winter night was bitterly cold. The moment their lips met, a warm, electric shiver