Chapter 666

Jennifer went back to the kitchen and handed Maxwell a cup of hot milk. "Here, have some. I feel bad for troubling you."

Maxwell took the cup, and their fingers brushed. He felt a jolt of electricity running through him. Although it was just milk, it tasted very sweet since Jennifer made it.

Noting that it was getting late, Maxwell looked at her awkwardly. "Then I... I'll leave now?"

Jennifer hummed and didn't try to keep him. "Thank you for tonight."

Maxwell was disappointed. But it was in line with Jennifer's character not to keep him. It would be weirder if she had invited him to stay the night.

As he was about to leave, he hesitated. "Did you and Nathan... really break up?"

Jennifer lowered her head. "Once you love someone, there's no room for another."

Maxwell's heart raced at her words. He pressed, "So, who do you love?"

Jennifer smiled at him. "Someone out of reach."

"Why is that?" Maxwell suddenly took her hand. "You're the one who's hesitating. Have you even asked tha