Chapter 14. Real Name

CHARLOTTE

I gasped, startled.

I immediately tried to pull my hand away, but he didn’t let go.

His eyes opened slowly, drowsy.

My face turned red at our eye contact—damn, his sleepy eyes are mesmerizing.

“I am sorry.” His voice rumbled with an after-sleep effect.

That sexiness in his voice. I must stay focused. Thank God I’m not ovulating. Oh God, give me the strength to resist this charmer.

It will only end in tears, Charlotte.

Jun is nowhere close to his attractiveness. You have to be realistic. You can only be his friend, not a lover. There’s no way it’s possible—and it’s okay.

There’s someone for you out there.

He is a nice person, you just got to be a good person to him too, until you part ways.

Why am I overthinking again?!

“I am sorry.” His voice came again.

“Why… why are you apologizing?” I stammered, my heart racing.

“I should’ve told you I was leaving for an urgent meeting. I didn’t mean to