Chapter 27

Daphne's face was full of embarrassment. Her cheeks kept getting hotter by the second. Lester gave a soft laugh and pretended not to notice. "Daph, why is your face so red? Is it too hot?" "Yes. I feel... a bit hot," Daphne answered, flustered. She never noticed the cunning look in his eyes. "You're hot? Then what should we do? How about I help you take off your outerwear to cool down?" "Outerwear? I'm only wearing one layer of clothing. What would my outerwear even be?" she thought. Daphne wanted to refuse, but Lester had already pinned both of her wrists with his hands. He pressed her down on the couch, raising her arms over her head. Then, he used one hand to caress her cheek. "Look how hot you are, Daph." His other hand went for the zipper at the back of her neck. Her shoulder strap slipped down in an instant. Lester's heart pounded faster. His breathing turned low and heavy. "Daph, I love you," he murmured as he leaned in and kissed her. Lester used to sneer whenever he