C62 Did he just reject me?

As these thoughts ran through my mind, I reached out to him. I touched his lips gently, silencing him.

“Okay,” I said softly, looking into his eyes. “I understand.”

He blinked, taken aback by my calmness.

“Don’t worry,” I continued, stroking his hair gently.

“I’ll tell you to wait.”

“Wait for the right time,” I said, my voice steady yet reassuring.

“There’s no need to feel guilty