He felt happy about Ethlando's sudden love, that long-lost warmth flowing into his chest through his veins, making him feel incredibly warm. So even though he had to say something incredibly cruel right now, he didn't find it as difficult as he might have thought.
He just needed to hold back the tears.
He couldn't let Ethlando see through his lies.
And so, Halueth immersed himself in his own world, completely unaware that Ethlando was watching him intently.
There was no anger or indifference as he had imagined. Before long, Halueth felt himself being pulled into the man's embrace.
He stubbornly resisted, but his strength was no match for the man's. After struggling for a bit, he was lifted up by Ethlando, who held his chin and raised his head, locking eyes with him. "Halueth, I don't want to hear these things."
"If you want to reject me, then please look into my eyes and tell me that you've never felt any attraction towards me."
