Chapter 39

Before entering Adrian's Study, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and gulped. I don't care what the consequences will be. All I know is that I'm in love with him and this is the truth. I entered his study while clutching the knob of the door so hard. "A... Adrian," I murmured, and finally saw him. He was sitting on the large chair beside his table, looking absently at some papers in his hand. I went closer towards him. "Adrian," I said, and he quickly snapped his head in my direction. "Emberly," he stands and turns to face me. "What happened is that everything is fine?" I asked, fidgeting my fingers. He nodded, looking around. I don't know, but I felt that he was avoiding eye contact with me. "Nothing, Em, do you need anything?" he inquired softly. "A... I want to tell you something," I said while biting my lip. "Sure, go ahead," "I... I love you," finally, I confessed. An unknown fear settled in my heart after saying this. I felt so cold around my chest. "What?" he as