Chapter 63 Ethan Watched

“Yeah… I’m fine,” I replied, forcing a smile. “Let’s keep moving.” I told her, forcing out a smile. With a firm hand, I pulled her closer, wrapping my arm around her tighter. Suddenly, I wanted to show him, to show everyone, that we belonged together. Suddenly, all of the pretences of our plan suddenly blurred into something more real.
“Don’t look back,” I murmured to her, a part of me wanting to ensure she wouldn’t regret what we had stepped into, either as partners on this shopping spree or as pretend lovers. I turned her gently, guiding
her forward, with my heart pounding in my chest, not just from the situation but from how intensely I felt for her.