Chapter 71

But before Iris could touch his cheek, Samuel had already pulled away. Iris was stunned, and her face turned pale. Feeling both shocked and humiliated, she could only stare at him, completely at a loss for words. Meanwhile, Samuel remained silent. Suddenly, the car felt suffocating, and the silence pressed down on them. Iris bit her lip, and after a long moment, she finally asked, "Samuel… Do you not have feelings for me at all?" Her voice was tinged with shame and frustration. The scent of Iris' perfume lingered in the air and agitated Samuel's burning nerves. Yet, he would rather endure this torment than touch her. He forced himself to suppress the raging fire in his body, and after a long ten seconds, he finally responded in a steady but distant voice, "You're overthinking. Women tend to romanticize these things, but it isn't the right time." "I don't care. As long as it's you, it'll always be right." Iris' eyes glistened with tears, though she stubbornly held them back. "Is