Chapter 159 A Tether So Fragile

• Victoria’s lips curved into a soft, teasing smile as she leaned closer. "I like coffee," she whispered, her voice as smooth as honey. Her lips brushed his, tentative at first, before deepening into a kiss that left him breathless.
• When they finally broke apart, her gaze locked on his. "Just so you know," she said softly, her voice trembling with sincerity, "it’s my first time."
• Chen’s hand reached up to brush a stray lock of hair from her face, his own vulnerability shining through his trembling voice. "Mine too," he admitted. The intimacy of the moment left them both exposed, their breaths mingling as they stood so close they could feel each other’s hearts racing.