Chapter 58: Moving in together
She held Rolan’s arms, their hands interlocked as her eyes met his. Rolan’s heart skipped a beat, and he looked at her.
"Yes, we are not running away, and we have nothing to be afraid of," Rolan repeated after Rose.
A fire burned inside him, one that refused to die down. Even though this was all just an act, at this moment, he felt as if he and Rose were truly connected.
..
The dark, cold room creaked open as the key turned in the lock. Rose finally opened the door, her hands trembling slightly as she pulled Tobi inside.
She was about to turn around and close the door, pretending no one else was there, but Rolan pushed in, stopping her.
Rose’s eyes widened in shock, her mouth slightly agape. His mission was over, so he should leave. He had no reason to stand here. What else did he want? Was he getting strange ideas just because she had let him in for a moment?
He shouldn’t get his hopes up.
Rose’s glare was sharp, a silent warning urging him to leave. Rolan hesitated, his gaze awkward, as if he was about to say something that would make her both sad and pity him.
"Aren’t you going to leave? You’re not needed here," Rose said coldly, watching him carefully to see if he understood. Her expression carried a hint of unease.
Rolan, however, just stared at her, his eyes holding something unreadable—something that made her nervous.