Chapter 600

His long figure sank into the couch as he sat still and stared at her. He pinched and massaged his temples and said, "I'm feeling somewhat tired. Can I stay for the night?" Without any hesitation, she bluntly rejected, "No, you cant!" "I won't take up much place. I can just sleep on the couch, and I won't do anything to you. Don't worry. Plus, I can see what you've spelled out on your face, 'I don't have any relation to you'. I'm just tired, and I don't want to move." "No, you can't stay. You should leave," she insisted. She knew her defense would collapse if she let him carry on. However, she would never forget about her dad. She would never forget how he died nor her mother's resolve. He's so close yet so far for her, and she knew she isn't allowed to reach out to him. After a moment, Mark got up from the couch. He let out a soft 'hmph' and said defeatedly, "Good night." They were so close to one another, and she could feel his hot breath on her face when he spoke up.