When he heard that, Charles’s face darkened. His gaze on me was dark, and it shone with suppressed rage and anger. Suddenly, he pinned me down and tore my clothes apart. My breath came out ragged, and my strength drained from my body. I could feel his warmth. The heat made my blood sing with passion. But at the very last minute, Charles restrained himself. He managed to stop himself and said hoarsely, “While I still have some semblance of rationality left, leave!” As I got up, I heard him say, “I’m sorry, Nina.” I turned around in surprise. I had thought that “sorry” was not in his vocabulary. He was always an egotistical and indifferent man. I had never seen him humble himself before anyone. As I stood there in a daze, Charles hugged me. I yelped in reflex, and my heart squeezed so tightly that it was difficult to breathe. We were pressed tightly together, and I could feel his heartbeat and his warm breath. Once I realized what was happening, I placed my h
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