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"I was not asking you to take off your clothes for that reason!"
"........" gasps! May, who had their eyes on the young boy all this time, was shocked to hear what the other men said.
Though he did not say it out loud, many were staring at the table and had their full concentration there, so they were able to hear it clearly.
Oli looked stunned too. What kind of confession was that!
"Do not mind that.. I will not ask you to take off your clothes again." he said as he patted the hair of the young man who looked taken aback with the sudden rejection.
He must be broken hearted, Alex concluded when he saw her dazed look.
Oli blinked and then laughed out loud. Her eyes were field with mirth that tears started to form in the corner of her eyes but the man only took it as the struggle to hide her pain.