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Dwight came to a stop.
Halsey blinked her big, beautiful eyes at him. “Am I your girlfriend now?”
Dwight froze.
Halsey continued, “Only two people who are in a relationship can do this. Are we girlfriend–boyfriend now?”
It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over Dwight, extinguishing all the heat that had been building inside him. Slowly, he let go of Halsey, trying to stand up straight.
Halsey wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him back toward her. She pouted, her lips bright red.” What’s this? If you don’t want to date me, why did you kiss me? Are you just trying to use me?”
Dwight swallowed hard, trying to shake off the irresistible scent of her soft, sweet skin. “I’m sorry.”
He said the words, and they hit Halsey hard. Was he saying he didn’t want to be with her?
Halsey looked at him, her eyes wide with hurt. “You don’t have feelings for me?”
Dwight had no response.
Halsey pushed her small face closer to his, her bright eyes sparkling as she softly asked, “Why aren’t you into me? Am I not pretty enough? Not gentle enough? Not obedient enough? Tell me what’s wrong with me, and I’ll try to change.”
Dwight attempted to remove her hand from his neck, but she held on tighter.
“Dwight, I’m in love with you,” she said, her voice full of sincerity.
Dwight didn’t know how to respond.
Her boldness was clear–she was unafraid to express her feelings. She wanted to be with him.
It was as if the flames of desire that had just been extinguished reignited within Dwight. At that moment, the elevator door opened, and bright light poured in.
The elevator had malfunctioned, but now a professional technician had arrived and opened the doors.
“You two can get out now,” the technician said with a cheerful tone.
Halsey quickly pulled her hand away from Dwight and stepped back.
Dwight turned and exited.
Just as he did, he felt something soft in his palm. It was Halsey’s small hand, reaching out to hold his.
Halsey had taken his hand.
Dwight paused for a moment.
The technician noticed and smiled, asking, “Are you two a couple? You look so sweet together.”
Halsey immediately responded, “Yeah, he’s my boyfriend!
Dwight just stood there, speechless.
They exited the hotel, and Dwight flagged a cab. Halsey followed him inside.
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Dwight glanced at her. “I’m going home. Why are you coming with me?” Halsey replied, “Didn’t you say you were drugged? I can help you.”
Dwight’s voice was hoarse. “Do you know how to help me?
Halsey smiled brightly. “You can teach me. I’m a quick learner.”
Her eyes were wide and sparkling, clear and innocent.
Dwight remembered that she had once been engaged to Gilbert.
He blurted out, almost without thinking, “Didn’t your ex–boyfriend teach you?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Dwight regretted asking. He wasn’t the type to meddle in others‘ business, and he didn’t know why he had asked that question.
Halsey didn’t overthink it. She answered with innocent sincerity, “Don’t mention that jerk! Nothing ever happened between us. We’ve never even held hands.”
Hearing her response, Dwight turned away, looking out the window.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the familiar, run–down neighborhood–Dwight’s home.
Tina came out. “Dwight, you’re back?”
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Madeline saw Halsey and bounced over excitedly. “Halsey, it’s so nice of you to visit!”
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