Chapter 160. I Love You

Christan stayed silent for a long time after hearing that. The silence felt heavy, almost tangible, as if the moonlight itself pressed against his shoulders.

Serena couldn’t help but ask cautiously, her voice softer than usual, "Um… are you okay?"

The man finally turned slightly, his features shadowed yet calm, and gave her a faint, wry smile. "I’m okay. Of course, you wouldn’t believe me if I said I wasn’t affected at all. After all, it’s the first time I’ve been rejected by a girl. But… since the one you chose is Xavier, it really softens the blow." He shrugged lightly, a mixture of humor and melancholy in his gesture. "Don’t worry—I’ll get over it soon."

"Alright, that’s good." Serena let out a quiet sigh of relief, the tension in her chest easing slightly. "It’s getting late. Let’s head back?"

"You go ahead. I’ll stay a little