Chapter 349

As the night deepened, the campus lights flickered on, casting long shadows of us in the glow. I looked up at Ethan, whose eyes were filled with expectation and determination, stirring something within me. Maybe I could give him a chance—and myself one too. Looking into his eyes, I suddenly remembered why I had been so obsessed with him. Perhaps it was because my feelings for him had truly deepened. Maybe love quietly took root without us even realizing it. Or, perhaps something in my heart caused me to feel deeply. By the time I realized it, those feelings had become very strong. "Honestly, no matter what we talk about tonight, it won't lead to any conclusion. We're still young, still figuring out what we want. "Maybe you feel indebted to me right now, which is why you have these thoughts. But you may not feel this way when you truly mature." I couldn't look past the relationship between Leah and him. I knew he wasn't fully mature yet; despite appearing more capable than most