Chapter 116

Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, and Milla's heart began to race. Their faces drew nearer, and her mind went blank. With just a tiny movement, their lips would meet. James's eyes unexpectedly flickered down to her lips, and Milla followed suit, her gaze fixated on his. Their proximity sent shivers down Milla's spine as she anticipated what might happen next. She held her breath, feeling the tension between them like a taut wire about to snap. Every nerve in her body was electrified with anticipation, and she could almost taste the sweet promise of their impending kiss. But just as their lips were about to meet, Milla was startled by a clicking sound, and James moved away after fastening her seatbelt. Milla turned her head away, her embarrassment evident in the reddening of her cheeks. What had she been expecting? As James started the car and drove out of the bar area, Milla stole a glance at him. His expression remained solemn as always, leaving her unsure of what he was thinking. Th