Chapter 356

Ernest's unannounced arrival took me by surprise. As he was a Harold, I knew I'd be inviting trouble if he found me and Bruce together at this hour. I warily peered through the gap in the door frame. Then, with my eyes, I signaled to Bruce to stay away from me. I wondered if he was trying to give me a hard time. Instead of letting go of my waist, he hugged me tighter. "Mr. Harold!" I quietly growled, "Please behave yourself." Frowning and scoffing, he whispered back, "Stop moving around. What if the door creaks?" I looked over to the door and realized he had hugged me tighter to keep my body from leaning against the wooden door. Sensing my attention, he lowered his gaze and casually scanned the surroundings. Then, he accidentally locked eyes with me. With a racing heart, I curled my fingers and forced myself not to look away. We stared into each other's eyes. We were in such close proximity. At first, I expected him to shy away from my direct gaze, but he was acting strangely.