163: The Feeling Called Missed Connection

Upon hearing Bruno's words, Lizzie thought she had misheard, "Why would I look for you?"

“Mhm.” Bruno slightly nodded, neither confirming nor denying.

"You must be kidding, I'm not a child. Why would I look for you?" Lizzie was taken aback by Bruno's words, yet she forced a smile.

If she opened her eyes and didn't see him, would she look for him? That's impossible. She never wanted to see him, not even once.

She fiercely discarded the strange feeling in her heart, the feeling called longing, the feeling called anticipation.

Bruno watched her, she was clearly smiling, yet why were her eyes full of sorrow?

"What are you running away from?" Bruno never let go of what he wanted easily, even if she wanted to escape, he would firmly hold on.

Lizzie didn't know why looking into his eyes would make her heart chaotic, make her at a loss.

"No, I'm not." Lizzie shook her head, she couldn't run now, even if she wanted to.

"I hope you're telling the truth," Bruno's hand moved up her flat stomach,