Villain Ch 1661. Numbers (Magic Castle Bonus)
They exited the private cinema slowly, the staff bowing politely as Allen made a small hand gesture toward the counter. His card was already on file — payment handled wordlessly, as expected.
The polished marble floor glistened under the warm evening lights as they stepped out into the open air again. The sun was low now, casting long shadows across the quiet parking lot.
Mila walked beside him, still holding onto his hand — or maybe he was still holding hers. She couldn't quite tell anymore. All she knew was, the warmth of his palm against hers was starting to feel dangerously addictive.
Allen glanced sideways at her, voice as smooth as always.
"Do you need anything else before I take you home?"
Mila's heart kicked hard against her ribs.
For half a second, her brain almost blurted it out 'You'.
Her lips even parted slightly as if she was going to say it.