Chapter 262

She cursed herself for encountering such a despicable person. He was a scoundrel. Memories of the anger she had felt when meeting him in the past flooded her mind, and she couldn’t help but feel her nose and eyes burn with anger.

Tears welled up in her eyes and fell, rolling onto her lips and flowing into her mouth. Immediately, Stephen sensed the salty bitterness and his heart tightened as he saw her bright eyes shimmering with tears.

A pang of regret pierced his heart. She was crying. Why was she crying because he had kissed her? Did she not want him to kiss her like this? Did she not want any contact with him?

Slowly, he released her, extending his hand to wipe away her tears. But Liliana turned her head slightly, avoiding his hand. She didn’t want him to wipe her tears away.

Stephen’s hand stiffened in mid-air, but he quickly withdrew it.

“Let me take you home,” he said gently as before. However, now, if she wanted to refuse, he would comply.