36 Chapter 34 (1/2)

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Eric blinked, his head snapped in the direction of the window to see that it was raining – hard.

Then unconsciously, his eyes darted off towards the woman beside him that was sipping tea leisurely without a care in the world.

He stood up and went inside his bedroom before coming back again with a jacket in hand.

”Wear this, it's getting chilly, and drink this so you won't catch my cold.”

Evangeline beamed at Eric and obediently wore the jacket and drunk the medicine the man handed to her.

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The atmosphere turned silent once more, and it was getting awkward.

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Eric hesitated, yet he still went on to ask.

”How are you going home?”

Evangeline didn't answer right away, playing with her teacup. She looked at Eric, a glint of playfulness in her eyes.

”By the way Eric, it slips my mind to ask... but how can you see without your gla.s.ses?”

Eric inwardly sighed helplessly when the woman changed the topic. He retracted his eyes from her scrutinizing ones and answered.

”I can see perfectly fine if it's near... but beyond four meters, everything is just a blur.”

Evangeline observed the man carefully, and when she saw that he was not lying, she smiled and withdrew her gaze.

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For a while, the sound of the rain was the only thing that was heard as the two pretended to drink their tea in silence until the teapot no longer could stand it and was dried empty to the last drop.

”Do you want some more tea?” Eric asked Evangeline, guessing what was on her mind.

”No....”

Then Evangeline stood up and beamed a dazzling smile. ”It's best if I go home.”

Eric stood up as well while frowning. He was about to reach out and stop her when she grabbed her bag and walked towards the foyer, but he held himself and contented to follow behind her instead.

Evangeline picked up her shoes and removed the jacket and handed it to Eric without a sound. She put on her coat and shoes, ready to storm out of the man's unit.

”Wait.”

Finally, Eric couldn't take it anymore and asked away.

”How are you going to get home? It's raining heavily outside.” Eric didn't want to held her off. He was relieved that the woman wanted to go home. But still, it was raining, and hailing a cab would be hard and dangerous for a woman this beautiful especially at this time.

He wanted to offer to escort her home when Evangeline chimed in.

”Don't worry about me and get yourself some needed rest.” Evangeline turned around and was about to turn the handle of the door when Eric held her wrist.

Evangeline inwardly smirked.

She slowly turned around to face the expressionless face of Eric and those unconcealed worries beneath his mesmerizing silver poles which made her smile even more.

”Yes?” She urged when the man hesitated.

”It's dangerous at night. Why don't I escort you home?”

Good. He's not one to lie and mask his feelings.

Evangeline had gotten tired of men who acted cool, hiding their concern and feelings with indifference and arrogance.