At his question, Emma fell silent.Did she like him? Of course, she did. How could she not?It was not just because Landon was so handsome; it was also his kindness and the way he treated her. How could she not like him?However, it all seemed too unbelievable. Why would someone as amazing as him be interested in her?“Do you not like me?” Landon teased, pretending to be serious. “Am I that bad? Is that why you don’t like me even a little?”“No, no, it’s not that…” Emma stammered, suddenly flustered and unsure of how to respond.Landon kept up the act, his face mock-serious. “So, do you like me or not?”Emma quickly glanced at Landon, then turned her gaze to a corner of the room, avoiding his eyes. A wave of heat rushed to her cheeks, making her face feel like it was on fire.Suddenly, she felt warmth around her hand. Landon had taken it into his, holding it gently but firmly. Startled, she tried to pull away, but his grip was just strong enough that she could not break
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