Chapter 109

• He blinked, caught completely off guard by my request. His usual calm, unreadable expression faltered for a moment as his gaze fixed on my back. His voice came softer, almost hesitant, “Why?”
• I could feel the weight of his stare and the way my words might be twisted, so I hurried to explain, my cheeks heating up. “Please don’t misunderstand! I mean exactly what I said no hidden meaning. Although, uh… that does sound a little… lewd now that I think about it.” I cleared my throat awkwardly. “Basically, I bought you an outfit today when I was shopping. If you try it on now, you won’t have to change twice. Aren’t I smart?”
• His eyes widened slightly, surprise flickering across his features. “You bought something for me?”