Chapter 31 I'll Just Kiss You. I Won't Touch You!

Bradley paused, halted in his actions, as he became hesitant when he saw her terrified face. He had initially prepared to kiss her tonight, but witnessing her pitiful appearance evoked a sense of guilt within him. Freya's long lashes were adorned with tears, shimmering as they trickled down her face. She trembled, clearly distraught. Gradually, Bradley loosened his grip on her hand. She was only 19, but she had the mind of a child. He knew that if he persisted and had his way with her tonight, she would only end up crying all night long. He kissed her gently and said, "Okay, I'll just kiss you. I won't touch you!" because he couldn't stand to see her in pain. Freya looked into his eyes through her wet lashes and abruptly stopped crying. In that critical moment, he had the opportunity to take advantage of her, but he chose not to. It left Freya perplexed, struggling to understand his true intentions. She thought his motives were truly difficult to decipher. Bradley kept his prom