Chapter 54 - 57: Pressing Step by Step
But above all else, what he showed was courage and sincerity.
Chen Mo continued,
"I once read a line in a book—it said that if you like someone, you shouldn't hide it. You should let her know how you feel."
"Even if she doesn't like me in return, at least I can pursue her openly, instead of sneaking around like I'm doing now..."
Queen Medusa kept stepping back. The icy expression on her face slowly began to melt. Chen Mo kept moving forward, closing the distance step by step, until he finally grasped Queen Medusa's delicate hand and said with heartfelt emotion:
"Your Majesty, I'm not speaking nonsense. I really—"
"Shut up!"
Queen Medusa saw the shape of his mouth, and just as he was about to say the words 'I like you', she suddenly snapped coldly.
Her heart was in chaos. The icy expression on her enchanting face had vanished, replaced by a deep blush.
In her eyes flickered an inexplicable mix of embarrassment and nervousness.
But Chen Mo acted as though he hadn't heard her, and clearly said the full three words.