The car soon began to slow down again.
Jessie’s place was not far from Ashlyn’s apartment.
They lived only about 15 minutes apart.
Despite the short distance, one would have to go through a number of traffic lights when traveling between both places.
This was due to the fact that their apartments were located in the city center.
Though it was already 11 p.m., many traffic lights were still working.
That was why Courtbush was nicknamed the sleepless city.
When the car finally came to a halt in front of Ashlyn’s place, Devin suddenly turned to her and apologized.
“Sorry for what happened last night.”
Devin had a very serious expression on his face, and it made Ashlyn a little uncomfortable.
Nevertheless, she smiled and responded kindly, “It wasn’t really your fault.”
“I shouldn’t have fought back.”
After a brief silence, he added, “But I badly wanted to do it.”
He had been seeking for an opportunity to punch Gordon for quite a long time, but he had not gotten the chance until last night.
Even though it was Gordon who had started the fight, Devin was glad to finally have his chance and he fought Gordon with all his strength.
But Ashlyn wasn’t comfortable talking about this with him.She was desperate to bring the conversation to an end.
“But you already apologized, you know,” she reminded him.
“Ah.You saw that? I deliberately put out that statement to counter his,” Devin admitted with a shrug.
Ashlyn had not expected him to admit it so easily.She looked at him and smiled.
“Wow.You’re quite blunt,” she said, almost in admiration.
“You once said you didn’t like playboys.”
“But how does that have to do with being blunt?” she asked in surprise.
Smiling slyly, Devin looked at her with his twinkling dark brown eyes.
“Ashlyn, it’s never really been about you not like playboys, has it? You’re just insecure.If I’m always blunt and straightforward, will you think I’m more reliable?”
Upon hearing his confession of love, Ashlyn felt her heart beating rapidly.But it didn’t take long for her to calm herself.
“I don’t think I’m insecure.”
“Are you sure?”
Devin turned to look straight ahead at his windshield.
There was a small smile on his face and his eyes were still twinkling brightly.
“Then maybe you should give me a chance.You never know, you might get what you’ve always wanted in a man.”
Ashlyn looked straight ahead too and shook her head.
“I don’t have time for all that.I just want to make money now.Don’t you want to make money too?”
“Of course I do.Who doesn’t?”
Then he went silent for a while.But he soon spoke up again.
“But we both know that both things do not conflict with each other.”
Ashlyn smiled but said nothing in response.She didn’t know what to do.
Devin was stressing her with his patience.She had been expecting him to get tired and give up on her.She wasn’t sure whether or not she was going to fall in love again in the near future.
Even if she did, it wouldn’t be with Devin.She just wanted to stay away from anyone related to Gordon.She didn’t care that Devin was Gordon’s opponent.
The car had been parked in front of Ashlyn’s residence for quite a while now.But Devin still hadn’t unlocked the doors.He only unfastened his seat belt and turned to Ashlyn.
“Just give me a few minutes please.”
Then he opened the door and stepped out of the car.He made straight for a convenience store nearby.
Ashlyn waited for Devin to come back.She was not left with many options considering how quickly he had left.
After all, Devin had sent her back.She couldn’t just leave like this.She wanted to thank him.
Soon, Devin returned holding some items in his hands.
Devin scooted into the car and passed Ashlyn a bowl of Oden.
“I hope you’re hungry.”
Ashlyn was very hungry.
She didn’t eat right away because she was distracted by a boiled egg Devin was holding.
At first confused, Ashlyn soon understood what Devin wanted to do.
Devin placed his palm on Ashlyn’s forehead.
His touch was warm and gentle.
He put his hand over the place on her forehead where she had hit it.
Ashlyn noticed that Devin held the hot egg in the other hand while his free hand was on her forehead.
“Doesn’t that burn?” she asked.
“It burns.”
He admitted it honestly and without hesitation.
Each time one palm turned cold Devin switched it off for the warmed-up hand.
Ashlyn realized his palms were turning red.
Devin noticed her silence as he looked over at her.
“Are you moved?”
It sounded like a casual question and was said with a smile in his eyes.
Ashlyn knew better and could see through his relaxed attitude.
She decided to be a little rebellious with her answer.
“I dare not move at all.”
“Then you’d better behave and stay still.”
Devin often coaxed her as though she were a little kid.
It was rare for Ashlyn to be playful or rebellious.
Today, she went with the feeling and slightly moved her head despite Devin’s firm instructions.
Devin caught her movement and slid the hand on her forehead down to cover her eyes.
Ashlyn felt oddly comfortable even though she was suddenly sightless.
Her eyes went hot.
She closed them beneath Devin’s palm.
Devin’s heart fluttered when he felt Ashlyn’s eyelashes brush against his palm.
He gazed down at her red lips and knew all he had to do was lower his head to kiss her.
Despite his desires, he controlled himself.
He was going to take things slow with her.
His heart had been invested in her for so many years.
Devin uncovered Ashlyn’s eyes and continued his process of placing the warm hand on Ashlyn’s forehead.
Ashlyn opened her eyes and could see the tender way Devin looked at her.
She averted her gaze as her body froze for several moments.
Neither Ashlyn nor Devin spoke for some time.
She finally began to eat the Oden.
The loud noises that surrounded the car stayed on the outside.
Inside the car was exceedingly quiet.
Two minutes into the silence, Devin began peeling the egg.
“Do you want it?”Ashlyn declined.
Egg yolk was not something she liked to eat.
Devin glanced over at her and knew what he should do.He reached into the bag and separated the egg white from the rich yolk.He handed Ashlyn the white only.
Ashlyn was shocked that he knew she didn’t like the yolk.
“How did you know?”
“My cousin hates egg yolk too.I took a wild guess you were the same,” Devin replied.
Ashlyn sighed.
She gladly took the egg white.
“Thank you.”
Her hunger was extreme ever since she had the surprising car accident.
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