Jazz looked up at her. He had that youthful look, but more of seriousness and solemnity on his face.
"I am already an adult, and I know what I am doing. I a m not on an impulse."
"Then why did you suddenly decide to go to Athana? You haven't finished your high school. What kind of decision have you made? Do you think you are rational enough?
"What happened yesterday accounts for only a quarter of the reason I want to go to Athana. The other reason i s my future career. Of course, one of the most important reasons is you."
Summer was startled. But she said nothing.
He then continued with his firm and unshakable tone of voice. "I like you, but in name you are my sister-in-law. If I continue to look at you like this, I will only sink deeper and deeper in the hole, and eventually become unable to extricate myself. I need something else to divert my attention. I have never been so rational. So don't stop me because I will not change m y mind, no matter who it is."
Although he was still a teenager, the staidness and determination on his face were beyond doubt.
Summer could not find a reason to stop him, knowing his determination.
"My thinking is mature and I am planning for my future." He did not look like a high school student at all at this moment.
How could she stop him when he finally made this rare decision and had such determination?
"When was the decision made?"
"Last night. I thought over it all night.” Seeing her softening stance, a smile returned to his face. He pushed the cake over. "Try it. It tastes fruity. I specially ordered from them."
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