Chapter 127

The next day, Hades was already up when Alanna woke up. He was answering a call by the window.

He was clad in a suit, and his jawline was well-defined from the side.

When he noticed she was awake, Hades ended the call and turned around. His gaze met hers.

"You really like gazing at me, huh?" he asked.

Alanna averted her gaze. "Why are you still here?"

"I promised to pick you up from the hospital."

Hades sat beside her. Noticing the blush on her cheeks, he chuckled. "Why are you blushing?"

Alanna looked awkward for a second. "You're mistaken."

However, Hades held her face with his large hand. "Do you think I don't know what I see?"

He paused and continued, "Do you find me attractive?"

Alanna's expression became tauter. She avoided eye contact as she answered, "No."

Hades released her. Smiling, he said, "Go ahead and gaze all you want. I'm not against it."

Alanna's lips moved as she wanted to explain. But sometimes, a situation would only become more awkward the more one trie