Chapter 597 Aren't You Hot?

As we talked, I found myself reaching for his shirt collar, ready to peel it off him. It was not until the fabric bunched up around his arms that I realized I might have been coming on a little too strong. I felt a weird twist in my gut. I could not help looking up at him. He was gazing at me, his eyes dancing with surprise and a hint of delight. I had played the part of the obedient girlfriend before, but it was all an act. This time, though, it felt different… It felt real. Although I was about to pull away, he caught my hand firmly. He leaned in, a whisper of a smile on his face. "Keep going." I bit my lip, pushing away the awkwardness, and managed a small smile as I went back to helping him out of his coat. I brushed off my feelings and said, "I figured you'd be too busy to come by this late." He did not take the bait. He just gave the dimly lit Bamboo House a once-over and frowned, "Why not light up the place?" Sprawled out on the couch, I replied, "It’s just me here. Ther