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BEATRICE:

Back then, I usually said mean things towards Drake, but right now, I could not think of anything. How could I when he looked so pure looking at me like that as if he did not want anything to happen to me.

I could no longer laugh at him.

Was he showing the truth? Was he showing the real condition of his heart? Or was he only playing with me?

Playing with you? Don’t you think the poor man had no longer enough rest? He had to work and manage the company, but at home, he had to take care of my son even if he was too tired.

Until I found myself saying, “Nothing will happen.”

“Do you know my insides are shaking right now? I am that worried for you.”

“You are worrying a lot, Drake,” I stated and found myself brushing the side of his cheeks. If he keeps on doing what his heart wants to show, then there is no way that I would disregard his efforts for everything.

“Can you blame me, Beatrice?”

“You can stop your mind from worrying. It will not solve anything right now.”

My heart wa