Chapter 292. Hiring a Hitman

LEE

Just like in our first life, Dylan initially struggled to accept the feelings that he and Ashton had for each other. Same-sex relationships were still considered a taboo in this era, and on top of that, being homosexual was often seen as a disease—a curse, even—something that brought bad luck. The fear of societal rejection weighed heavily on Dylan, making it difficult for him to embrace what he felt.

So, Ashton decided not to push Dylan. He understood him well. After all, even though Ashton had accepted his own feelings for Dylan, he was equally terrified of revealing them to others. He didn’t want to be judged or ridiculed.

But, as people say—distance makes the heart grow fonder—and that was exactly what happened to the two of them. They found themselves longing for each other more and more, especially Dylan. He was the one who finally broke their silent agreement to keep their distance. One day, out of the blue, Dylan arranged a secret meeting with As