Chapter 193

This time, Calla could not let Mercer pull the same trick on her again.

So, in the next moment, she pushed Mercer's hand away and sprang to her feet. Her tone brimmed with self-righteousness as she said, "Mercer, we're strangers now. Please leave!"

Mercer's eyes locked onto Calla. This time, there was no anger or annoyance in his gaze, but rather an indescribable deep affection.

This look made Calla's heart tremble. She then turned her face away, refusing to look at him any longer.

The next moment, Mercer withdrew his gaze. "It's getting late. You should get some rest."

With that, he turned and walked toward the door.

As soon as Mercer opened the door, Calla called out, "Wait!"

Hearing this, Mercer paused and looked back. He saw Calla quickly walk into the bedroom.

A moment later, Calla returned holding something in her hand. She walked up to Mercer and extended her hand. "You left this at my place last time!"

Mercer looked down and saw the brooch with the lustrous pearl lying