There was no place to escape. In defeat, Ai finally replied. "You…don't have to accept it. You hate chocolates, after all. I wasn't aware."
Jun's eyes slowly widened. He had exclaimed in frustration that he hated chocolates when the women refused to leave him alone.
She heard that…
Ai quickly tried to take back the chocolates, but Jun moved his arm away. The space in between her brows crinkled in confusion.
"You brought it for me, so it's for me. Take your paws away!"
He untied the golden ribbon and took out one chocolate.
Ai said, "You don't have to force yourself. The women-"
He shot a sharp stare at her. "Don't compare yourself to them."
She froze.
"I will accept whatever you have to give me," his voice held such finality and intensity that made her feel as if butterflies were tickling her stomach.
