30: A Second Chance

Vivienne was stumped by his question and her hand on his head also stiffened. Only now did she realize what she was doing unconsciously. But she didn't take back her hand immediately in a fluster too, that would show that she was embarrassed. Besides, she loved the texture of his hair and really wanted to run her fingers through his hair like she did the other night.

Thinking of the other night, her eyes flickered and she cleared her throat unnaturally as she replied, "I'm appreciating you for your effort and help."

Noah raised his brow at her inquisitively, "Oh?"

"Don't look at me like that," Vivienne wanted to pull her hand back from his head but Noah placed his hand on hers and stopped her movement.

"You can continue if you want," he said very naturally with a subtle smile in his eyes. "I don't mind this kind of praise. I was just taken aback that you were treating me like a kid."

"That's not the case," retorted Vivienne. "You should know that I traveled a lot in the recent years s