Chapter 238
"His hair was tousled from their playful banter, yet his striking features remained undiminished, enhanced by the wild, untamed aura he exuded. The sight of him made her heart race, a feeling of exhilaration she couldn't quite put into words.
She found herself gazing up at him, utterly captivated by his presence. Her eyes reflected the admiration she held for him, her heart teeming with emotions she could barely contain.
In that moment, she felt a profound sense of gratitude toward Laura Miller. It was Laura's unexpected intervention that brought this man into her life, a twist of fate she could never have anticipated.
He had been her savior, time and again, appearing in her life when she least expected but needed him the most. His presence was a beacon of hope, a source of strength she could always rely on.
It was because of him that she found the courage to face the day, to confront her fears and rise above them. His unwavering support was a testament to his character, a trait she admired deeply.
Tonight, he had claimed the ""King's Heart"" for her, a feat that made her the envy of all in Madison. His actions spoke volumes about his feelings for her, a gesture she would remember for the rest of her life.
She was a regular girl, susceptible to vanity and easily moved by emotions. Yet, his actions had stirred something within her, a feeling she couldn't quite ignore.
""Joey..."" Cassie whispered, wrapping her arms around his neck, her beautiful face shimmering with shyness, ""Maybe we should... you know, try.""
She had made up her mind, regardless of whether the Hernandez family would accept her or not, she wanted to give him her most precious gift.
Joseph was taken aback. She had been so resistant lately, and he hadn't pushed further. Why the sudden change? Could it be because she had found out about his true identity?
""Why?"" He searched her eyes, trying to read her thoughts.
Shrouded in bashfulness, she didn't catch the nuance in his gaze and buried her face in his chest, ""Because I like you. I've never been more sure about my feelings than right now.""
Joseph's gaze softened as he stroked her silky hair gently. Joe wasn't particularly thrilled by her question; he knew all too well how women threw themselves at him once they learned who he was.
""You don't... want to?"" Cassie asked, a twinge of embarrassment in her voice after noting Joe's prolonged silence and lack of action.
She had once made the first move and ended up feeling harshly rebuffed by him. ""Don't get me wrong,"" she said, pushing him gently away as she attempted to rise. ""I'm not hitting on you or forcing you. If you're not into it, then let's just drop it...""
But Joe didn't budge an inch. Faced with her surrender, he said with a hoarse voice, ""If you insist, I'll graciously accept.""
Cassie glared at him, annoyance flickering across her face. ""There's no need for you to do me any favors. I'm not begging you. In fact, I couldn't care less...""
Before she could finish her sentence, Joe's kiss silenced her.
In that instant, it all clicked for him. Regardless of what she thought, he had made up his mind—she was the woman he wanted. There was no doubt she loved him; she had confessed to him a long time ago.
But minutes later, he stomped his way into the bathroom for another shower, his face clouded with anger. Cassie sulked, her lips pursed in discontent.
Twenty minutes later, Joe emerged from the bathroom with a scowl on his face. Seeing Cassie's pouty expression, he struggled to hold back his frustration. He pulled her into a tight hug, pinched her cheek playfully, and scolded, ""Last time you dared to make me drink that concoction...""
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