Chapter 319: Chance Encounter at the Horse Ranch (21)

His eyes flickered for a while before he spoke softly, seductively, "You don't have to be alone. As long as you're willing, you have me..."

Isabel didn't speak anymore, as if she had been genuinely comforted by his words. She snuggled into Percy's arms, calm and docile.

Percy's hand continued to gently stroke Isabel's back. In this comfortable sensation, her breathing gradually became steady, and later grew longer, as if she had fallen asleep.

Only then did Percy slowly stop stroking her back, holding her as he stared at the ceiling with wide-open eyes, no longer sleepy.

After an unknown period of time, Isabel's voice suddenly broke the silence, "Percy, are you asleep?"

Percy slightly turned his head, looking at Isabel's tearful and red eyes under the dim yellow light of the room. His eyes stung, and he couldn't help but avert his gaze. He moved his lips and said, "No."