Chapter 144: It's easy to avoid open flirtation, but difficult to guard against hidden cheapness (5)

He gently hooked her hair behind her ear, looking into her eyes with love and tenderness, yet filled with sorrow.

Who could tell him what secrets she kept hidden deep within her heart that he didn't know about?

She appeared calm and bold, but deep down, she had her defenses and disguises against him?

Who could tell him what it would take for him to enter her heart?

Or, Isabel, can you tell me? How much farther must I go to reach your heart? Do you still remember that time in college, when you shamelessly said you wanted my first kiss, my first night, and my whole life?

Isabel's shallow breaths brushed against his neck, carrying a faint sweetness, while holding her chased away any sleepiness.

After a while, Percy reluctantly withdrew his gaze from Isabel's face and accidentally caught sight of her mobile phone by the pillow. He suddenly remembered the three hundred dollars Raymond had asked for to take her to the movies, so he impulsively reached out and took her phone.