Chapter 128

"Okay." Stella nodded shyly, still too embarrassed to look at Nicholas. As Nicholas searched the kitchen for ice, she finally dared to glance in his direction. She let out a deep breath, her heart racing, and her face burning with heat. When she noticed the torn gray stockings on the floor and looked at her bare feet, a strange warmth rushed through her. She swallowed nervously, muttering to herself, "Nicholas didn't do anything strange. He was so serious about helping me with my sprained ankle, yet look at me. I can't stop overthinking. "But I can't resist this feeling! He's so gentle and handsome. He's just like the prince charming from my dreams!" "Stella Neville's Affection Factor +2!" Nicholas, who was fiddling with the ice in the kitchen, suddenly heard the system's notification in his mind. He blinked in surprise. Well, well. Was it really that easy to rack up Affection Factor points? He had already hit an astonishing 45 points in just over an hour. If something truly