C118 He Was also Tricked!(1)

Before he was sure of her identity, he didn't want to look at her face. He was afraid he might soften, and while he wasn't too deep in yet, he hoped he could still pull himself out. If things were as he suspected, he had to withdraw; he couldn't fall in love, especially not with her.

His hand at his side was clenched tightly from tension, fear, and conflict