Chapter 18

After Wendy left, Zachary tried to push Ellen, who was still hugging him tightly, away. But as soon as he did so, Ellen clung to him again. Zachary sighed. "Ellen, she's already left. You can drop the act now." His words stunned Ellen. She raised her head and fixed him with a fervent gaze as she said with a serious look on her face, "Do you think I was acting?" Zachary replied confidently, "Of course. We haven't really interacted much. You can't possibly be in love with me. At most, it would only be a crush." "Do you believe in love at first sight?" Ellen's eyes were gentle as she closed the door and pinned Zachary against the wall. Though Zachary was very much unwilling, the effects of alcohol had yet to fade. He was somewhat weakened and powerless. Ellen stared into his eyes with a fiery gaze. "I was attracted to you the moment I first saw you, but I was afraid to show it because of Wendy. Later on, whenever the three of us got together, I'd try to get close to you. But you