Chapter 391. To the Mall!

Apphia POV

“I want to talk to you,” I start timidly, unable to look him in the eye. He exhales and tilts my chin so that I’m facing him. “About yesterday when we were getting passionate. I’m sorry for how I acted,” I say, blushing.

“No, don’t apologize for that, Apphia. I should have controlled myself,” he says. But I shake my head. I feel tears in my eyes again.

“You didn’t do anything wrong. It’s just that...” I trail, my heart constricting and tightening. “Ever since the... “I can’t formulate proper sentences, and tears roll down my cheeks.

“Don’t cry, Apphia,” he murmurs, wiping my tears away with his thumb.

“Time! I mean, I need some time,” I say.

Nicholas nods and kisses my forehead, his mouth lingering. I close my eyes.

“All the time you need, love. Luckily for us, I’m patient, Apphia,” he smirks, looking smug.

I wrap my arms around my waist, taking him a little aback, but his arms hold me tightly, not wanting to part jus