Chapter 499 Coming to Her Doorstep

I was breathing heavily, glancing at him sideways. "Don't think it's all over just like that. Those images are etched in my mind, and they've hurt me deeply. I can't ever forget them."

He held me, his tone indulgent. "Then punish me. Make me hold you forever and not let go."

I chuckled at his persistence. This man was truly something else; he'd switch between being firm and soft, making it difficult to argue with him.

"If you dare do that again, I won't forgive you. I wouldn’t care about punishing you too." I deliberately teased him. "You have someone to hold, and I do too.”

We playfully bantered back and forth.

His handsome face tensed up, "Someone’s acting up, huh?”

I was taken aback and looked at him suddenly, trying to discern the truth in his words from his expression.

He immediately sensed my reaction, bit my lips, and said, "My girl, you're even harder to coax than Ava."

I chuckled to myself; I knew he was just playing around. I stopped the teasing because saying too muc