Chapter 30

"Was it a lie? All three times?" Ryeon asked, concerned.

Lucy nodded.

"I'm sorry."

"Well, Lu... you didn't need to lie. Do you think I wouldn't understand if you didn't tell me? Love, I love you, and I love understanding you. You didn't have to keep this from me like that. I can understand how you feel."

"You can?" Ryeon nodded. Lucy pouted, blaming herself. "Sorry..."

"No more apologies, okay?" Ryeon got closer and pulled her, letting Lucy's long legs pass over his. She smiled and leaned in, sitting on Ryeon's legs to hug him with her entire body. "You can talk to me when you're feeling like this. I would never force you to be intimate if you're not comfortable."

Lucy's heart felt a bit lighter. She had unnecessarily built a wall between them, creating unfounded fears that Ryeon had already proven he understood. But she couldn&#