Chapter 77 Like a Bad Penny

Evan's embrace was as firm and reassuring as I had imagined. I could feel his warmth through his well-made shirt. Without that layer of fabric, I might have lost control. Three weeks ago, when Kelly and I were heading to Jarvia, I had intended to forget him. Now that I was leaving, I found myself reluctant to part. Was I being insincere, or was he unknowingly stirring my emotions? I couldn't tell anymore. "It's been several seconds already," Evan reminded me to let go. He was the one who had forcibly kissed me, the one who pulled me into his arms, yet he was telling me to release him. How annoying. I nuzzled against him. "Mr. Stafford, after finishing up in Jarvia, will you be going to Jorenthia? Will we meet there?" "Not necessarily," Evan said. I quickly waved my hand and walked away for fear that he might say something about staying away or not bothering him. Before boarding, I glanced back and saw Evan's tall figure still standing there. Despite his usual cold demeanor, the