7

For my safety, Nolan insisted that I stay with him, fearing that I might encounter any more accidents.

He arranged a room for me and told me to get some proper rest.

But I grabbed him.

"You're going to let me sleep here alone? Won't you keep me company."

I pouted.

Nolan was slightly stunned for a moment, then pulled me into his embrace.

He lowered his head and whispered in my ear, his warm breath tickling my skin.

"Since you want me to accompany you, I'll stay with you till the end."

This action made my heart race and my face flush.

I remembered that I was the one who had teased him first.

Nolan gently cupped my burning face, gazing deeply into my eyes.

"Why are you still feeling shy? Wasn't it you who asked me to accompany you, sis?"

He gently pressed his lips against mine, filled with tender love.

I responded passionately, as if tasting the sweetest honey in the world.

His fingertips roamed over my skin, sending shivers through my body.

My fingers also unconsciously caressed his abdomen, feeling the texture and warmth of his muscles.

Nolan's every move was careful and gentle, afraid of hurting me in the slightest.

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, casting a hazy silver glow.

It enveloped his broad, towering, and toned physique, adding a touch of dreaminess.

Our breaths intertwined, and our heartbeats gradually synchronized.

Nolan gently stroked my hair, murmuring softly, "Stella, I love you, from a long, long time ago."

I let out a long "mh."

sound.

That night, I slept soundly, hugging his strong arm.

After a night of passion, time flew by.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

On that day, Nolan resolutely decided to merge his company into Star Group, becoming its subsidiary.

He resigned from all his positions and accompanied me on a world tour, eventually settling down in this remote southern town.

I once curiously asked him why he did this, and he only said gently, "Stella, only I understand you the most.

Although prosperous cities are nice, they are nothing but gilded cages for you.

From now on, wherever you want to go, I will always be by your side, never to part."

He understood everything about me, comprehending my restraints in the city and the pain of being deceived by hypocritical lies.

He always remembered the wish a little girl made to the boy who protected her in that dark and narrow basement, "If we can make it out alive, I want to stay by your side forever, to take care of you and protect you, just like how you're protecting me now.

We'll grow up together, become stronger together, and never let anyone hurt us again."

(The End.)