Chapter 152: Growing Obsession - 2
But the nail was truly struck when she told him to sleep with her on her bed. Of course, it was only a jest. She knew Leo would never do that after distancing himself from her for so many years. He would sleep in the hall like he always did, no matter the circumstance. She thought that when she was pulling him, he would yank her hand and go away.
But to her surprise, he followed her inside and lay down on her bed.
For a moment, she was frozen in shock, staring at the ceiling as if it might collapse on her. Her thoughts tangled, heart pounding wildly in her chest. Then, thinking this might be her chance, she carefully slipped beside him, her movements stiff and hesitant, every nerve screaming. She fully expected him to jump away, to pull back and retreat as he always had.
Contrary to her expectations, he remained where he was and even held onto her.
