Chapter 93-study

Karl's POV

The hand that was squeezing her breast suddenly relaxed, and I adjusted her bra, slowly moving the hand that was resting on her neck upward, wiping away the tears that had collected beneath her eyelids.

"I want you," I said.

I withdrew my hand completely, a hint of self-deprecation and melancholy on my face. "But it's more than just getting into bed and making love."

"What I want goes much deeper than you know."

Cecilia hung her head, breathing lightly, her expression obscured by her tears.

As I watched her, my heart was filled with a growing sense of frustration and gloom. I regretted this whole situation, feeling a bit panicked. I reached out to hold her, but Cecilia pushed my hand away before it could reach her.

Finally, I let my hand drop, half-closed my eyes, and fell silent for a moment before gently asking, "What was your rank in the last monthly exam?"

All Cecilia could manage was a sob.