Chapter 171 2 Crossing The Line🤤

• Mavis closed her eyes. Her heart was racing so fast she could hear it in her ears. George’s forehead rested gently against hers. His breath was warm on her lips. The room felt smaller, the air heavier, filled with the soft scent of roses and his familiar cologne.
• “We shouldn’t,” she whispered again, but her hands stayed on his chest. She could feel the steady beat of his heart under her palms.
• George’s voice was low and gentle. “I know, Mavis. I’ve told myself that every single day for years. But tonight… seeing you like this, knowing you’re alone… I couldn’t stay away.”