Chapter 307
As the bell rang for the end of class, Ava quickly pulled Alex along, her steps quick and almost like being pursued by a wolf behind her. But indeed, there was a wolf chasing after her.
Ava’s nervous heart raced irregularly, and she did not dare look back. She walked ahead desperately, causing Alex to stumble slightly as she pulled her along. “Sweetheart, where are you planning to hide?”
In the dorm, she needed to ease her mood and regain her composure.
A captivating and magnetic voice with a sense of security came from behind, saying, “Hey, buddy. I need your sweetheart. for a few minutes.”
At those words, the two people hurrying ahead suddenly halted, and Alex lowered her voice to remind Ava. “Sweetheart, I think you can avoid him this time, but not next time. Why not face it head-on? You can confront him with your confidence and address the injustices you have faced”
After saying that. Alex nodded earnestly and encouraged her.
In Alex’s opinion, Frank was quite impressive. Apart from being exceptionally handsome, he also exuded a strong sense of decency. It was not surprising that Ava was attracted to him.
After a moment of contemplation, Ava finally agreed. Alright, she would face it directly then. “You go back to the dorm first.”
Alex replied. “Okay, then I won’t have lunch with you. You probably won’t be able to make it back.”
Ava still had feelings for Frank, but after the last time he rejected her, she felt embarrassed and hurt. She had even deleted. his contact on WhatsApp, intending to erase him from her memory. Yet, here he was, coming back to ask for answers. What about the tears she shed earlier? She felt quite unfair about it.
Mentally preparing herself. Ava turned around, but her small hands were nervously clasped behind her back.
Frank had his hands in his pockets, exuding an explosion of masculine charisma. His cap was reversed on his head, and his mask had been put away in the pocket.
His chiseled features were captivating, making it hard to resist his charm. Ava scolded herself for lacking self-control and trying not to be swayed by his looks. She pretended to remain composed and emotionless as she spoke, “Tell me your
motive.”
Ava wore a white off-shoulder dress with thin straps on the shoulders and a high ponytail adorned with a bright and eye-catching hairband, which seemed to be custom-made.
The earrings were shaped like maple leaves, reflecting autumn colors. They contrasted beautifully with her exposed collarbones, where the skin appeared delicate and tender.
A subtle touch of makeup adorned her peachy cheeks, making her appear like a budding flower. Her facial features were well-defined and captivating, exuding a fresh and charming allure, and strands of hair gently danced around her heart. Frank pressed his hand against the cap on his head and spoke in a low, magnetic tone, “To pursue you.” His voice carried a hint of amusement as he slightly raised his voice in the last word.
With just a few simple words, Ava’s fidgeting hands behind her back began to intertwine. She took a deep breath and finally managed to utter a single word with all her strength. “Alright.”
The visible happiness appeared at the corner of her lips. Even Ava herself did not realize that she had unintentionally revealed her true feelings.
Frank naturally noticed, but he was willing to play along with his princess. “What do you say?”
What? Ava was dumbfounded.
Seeing her puzzled expression, Frank found it adorable. They were basking in the sunlight together, and he noticed the faint sweat on her forehead. He took off his cap and took a step forward.
Startled, Ava instinctively stepped back. In the next moment, the black cap was placed on her head, casting an instant shadow over her face. It turned out that he wanted to shield her from the sun. She had thought…
“Wear it. My princess can not be hurt by sunburn” Frank explained.
Ava’s mind briefly conjured an image of her being sunburned. She burst into laughter in the next second, and her smile was as refreshing as a breeze in spring.
Ava laughed for a while, but seeing that Frank had not continued the previous conversation, she felt awkward. She cleared her throat and asked, “Didn’t you say I should focus on studying and avoid relationships at the moment?”
She was referring to her phone conversation with her mother on the island that night, which Frank overheard. He then told her the school did not allow students to have relationships and advised her to concentrate on her studies.
As Frank often said these things, Ava felt that he looked down on her age. So, on the second day after returning to Sapphire
City, she bought some suits, chiffon blouses, and elegant dresses to show her feminine side.
Wasn’t be concerned about her young age? Didn’t he know that women relied on their outfits to appear mature?
Frank was not offended. Instead, he chuckled. He knew that she was irritated. He used her previous words to retort, saying. “Your memory is quite good, so you remember every word I have said.”
If Ava admitted to remembering, that would mean she missed him a lot. This was something she could not admit. “I don’t remember. I just thought of it suddenly.”
Ava thought to herself, “Exactly, I must not admit it.”
Frank glanced at her delicate little face, slightly flushed from the sun. He said softly. “Let me take you back home.”
Ava lied. Tm going back to… the dorm.
“You don’t have classes this afternoon” Frank revealed her lie right away.
Ava looked at the handsome man next to her with surprise. “You checked my class schedule?”
“Yeah,” he responded calmly, openly admitting it without hiding.
Frank continued expressing his intentions. “I’ll keep pursuing you.” Whether you agreed or not, he left the latter part of the sentence unsaid.
Ava suddenly changed her opinion of the man walking beside her. The previously reserved guy was now being direct. “Have you pursued any girls before? You seem so straightforward.”
Ava was genuinely curious but also anxious. She regretted asking the question as soon as it left her mouth. She was afraid he would say yes. It was the paradox of being a woman, torn between wanting to know and fearing the answer. Women were creatures of paradox.
One second passed, then another. Frank still had not answered. Just as Ava thought that Frank would not respond, a soft voice echoed in her ears. “I learned it from you.”
Before Ava could refute it, the next sentence quickly followed. “I have never pursued a girl before. You’re the first. My experience comes from you.”
Ava’s words were stuck in her throat by the reply.
In the beginning. Ava had aggressively pursued Frank with great momentum, but now the tables had turned. It was his turn to be assertive.
Thinking about it, she still felt satisfied deep down. He said he had never pursued girls before. But was it because he had never pursued, never had a girlfriend, or never liked anyone?
Frank, always keen and observant, had already noticed the contemplative expression on Ava’s slightly furrowed face. He lifted the corner of his lips, smiling, and said. “Never had a girlfriend, never pursued anyone.”
Ava lifted her gaze in a sudden movement, looking at his composed face. Her thoughts spilled out involuntarily. “Can you read minds?”
Frank looking down at her with a smug smile, replied, “No.”
This young lady’s emotions and thoughts were written all over her face, plainly visible. What use was there for mind-reading?
“I guessed it.”
Ava lowered her gaze, looking at her shoes, and walked alongside him toward the parking lot. “Alright.”
Frank drove Ava to the manor entrance of the Turner Manor, then made a call to Trevon, asking him to come out and pick her up.
Throughout the car ride, Ava sat in silence in the front passenger seat. Frank did not disturb her, and the atmosphere was quiet and tense, almost unbearable. Her nails were almost clawed off
Frank remained focused on the road ahead, driving attentively, without any intention of disturbing her. His thoughts were inscrutable, leaving people guessing.
Ava unfastened her seatbelt, opened the car door, and got out. Within moments, another car appeared from inside the manor. One of the doors opened, clearly indicating no intention to avoid Frank.
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