440 I loved you, and still loves you. (2/2)

She didn't expect that. He caught her off guard as Lexi knew that he would rather keep his lingering feelings to himself — like he always did.

”Just standing in front of you, you know the amount of effort I am doing just to respect your husband. I want to embrace you, pat your head, kiss you, and make you the happiest woman.” With every word he dropped, the emotional atmosphere suddenly made its huge turn as it gradually became tense.

Shortly, Morris Liu took a step forward, which made her take a step back. However, being reminded of the trust that he wouldn't do anything, Lexi stopped retreating as he drew closer.

”If only there's another way to repent, I'd do it if it means not entirely losing you.” Slowly, Morris Liu tilted his head as he leaned his head forward — closer to hers.

Time seemed to stop. Lexi's heart pounded that surpassed a person's normal heart rate. He drew closer and closer to her face, and Lexi's body seemed it was not listening to her.

”But clearly, there isn't any other way because even before you can think, your instinct was to reject me.” Inches away from her, Morris Liu stopped as Lexi turned her face to the side.

It was clearer than the day that his sudden aggressiveness caught her off guard, again. Hence, she could not move. However, she protected the one that she believed would be violated by someone.

This move of his, Morris Liu knew that it would just be another dagger going to pierce his heart. However, he needed to do it. At the very least, he wasn't just honest by words, but also by action. Sadly, his transparency was not needed anymore.

Retrieving his head back, he faintly chuckled in mockery. ”Again, forgive me. I know my limitations but, I don't think I will ever stop loving and longing for you from a distance.” He placed his hands back inside his pocket as he took a step back to give her some space.

”You…” Still in the process of recovering, Lexi slowly looked at the gentle smile on his lips.

”Shameless, aren't I? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go overboard.” Acting as if he was innocent and meant no harm, Morris Liu nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders.

”Tch,” For a brief second, Lexi glared at him. All that emotional vibe they had earlier was completely ruined by him. ”Yes, you went overboard. Nice talking to you.” Rolling her eyes, Lexi grabbed the hem of the blazer on her shoulders before she returned it to him.

”I'm serious though.” As he received the blazer suit, Morris Liu inexpressibly murmured. Alas, Lexi didn't reply anymore as she turned her back against him when he had his hands on the blazer.

As she was walking away, Lexi stopped on her tracks before she opened her mouth and then resumed her steps. Whatever she said, no one heard aside from him. But, by the looks of his reaction, it was intriguing as he chuckled.