Chapter 135
It was the sound of a racing heartbeat, loud and urgent, as if demanding to be heard.
Stellar’s cheeks burned as she quickly pulled away from his arms.
“S–Sorry…“”
Stephen’s hand was still resting on her waist.
Only when she had steadied herself did he slowly let go.
It’s fine. Let’s go.”
His expression remained unreadable, as if the moment hadn’t affected him in the slightest.
Stellar didn’t dare look at him.
Flustered, she hurried ahead and completely missed the way the tips of his ears had turned red, the contrast against his black stud earring making it all the more obvious.
By the time she reached her house, she barely managed a quick goodbye before darting inside.
Mary was already waiting by the door with an umbrella, ready to go out and fetch her.
Seeing Stellar rush in, she quickly stepped forward.
“Miss, did you get caught in the rain? Here, dry off properly.”
She handed her a clean towel, then suddenly frowned in concern.
“Wait a minute, why is your face so red? You didn’t catch a fever, did you?”
Her concern grew and she reached out to check Stellar’s forehead, but it didn’t feel like Stellar was having a fever.
“I’m fine, Mary. I’m just going upstairs to rest.”
Without waiting for more questions, Stellar hurried up to her room, shutting the door behind her.
Leaning against the wooden frame, she let out a long, shaky breath,
What on earth was she thinking?
It was just an accident. That was all.
Meanwhile, at the club.
After requesting Dawn to serve him, Percy ordered bottle after bottle, drowning himself in alcohol until he was completely
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“I just don’t get it,” he slurred, his voice thick with frustration.
“Am I really that unforgivable? I’ve apologized over and over, I’ve tried everything… why isn’t it enough for her?”
Even in his drunken haze, he kept muttering the same name.
After all these years, how could Stellar just walk away as if none of it mattered?
And what about him?
“How can you be so cold and selfish…” he mumbled bitterly, resentment dripping from every word.
“You’ve had way too much. Stop drinking.”
Dawn, who had just come in to deliver another bottle, finally couldn’t stand it anymore.
She stepped forward and grabbed the glass from his hand.
“If you keep drinking, the person you love will be heartbroken.”
“The person I love…” Percy let out a hollow laugh, his gaze drifting to the side of her face.
For a fleeting moment, he thought he saw Stellar.
His grip tightened suddenly as he yanked her onto his lap.
“Stellar… is that you? You came to see me, didn’t you? I knew you still cared… you’ve forgiven me, haven’t you?”
A shadow flickered in Dawn’s eyes, but after a brief pause, she softened her tone and answered, “Percy, I forgive you.
In that instant, he was overwhelmed with emotion.
Without hesitation, he pulled her in and kissed her fiercely.
Dawn struggled at first, but soon she stopped resisting.
Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck, moving in sync with him.
Percy, pleased by her obedience, murmured against her lips, “Stellar… Stellar…”
In his drunken haze, Dawn’s face blurred and merged with Stellar’s.
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Losing himself completely, he scooped her up and carried her to the bed, tearing her clothes away as he pressed down on her.
The next morning.
Percy woke up to a splitting headache, groggily reaching out for his phone only for his hand to brush against warm skin.
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His entire body tensed.
Snapping his eyes open, he found himself lying beside a naked woman.
It was Dawn.
The memories of last night were hazy, but the sight before him made his stomach twist.
Frustrated and disoriented, he pushed her away and sat up.
The sudden movement stirred Dawn awake.
She blinked and met his startled, panicked gaze.
“Uh… about last night…”
