Chapter 131: Giving You an Answer

For the first time, he held her like this, letting her rest in his arms, and Maria didn’t resist at all. Instead, she closed her eyes and began to enjoy the moment. Cruz knew that Maria definitely had feelings for him. He could feel the softness of her body and the warmth of her presence in his arms. His heart felt warm and content. “I don’t know what to say because I’m not sure what the right thing to do next is. But from everything you’ve said, I can tell that you have feelings for me.” Upon hearing this, Maria couldn’t hold back her feelings for him any longer. “I’m sorry, Cruz. I’m not rejecting you, I’m just scared. Cruz, I’m afraid.” Seeing Maria like this was a surprise to Cruz. “You’re scared? What are you afraid of?” Maria looked at Cruz with a pitiful expression. “I... I’m afraid that tonight, you’ll wear me out so much I won’t be able to get out of bed tomorrow. You’re so intense, like a beast... I…” As she said this, she shyly lowered her head, unable to look at h