Chapter 23

Gavin struggles to reciprocate Evadne’s kiss. However, before Evadne lost her composure, she tried to break free from Gavin’s kiss, unable to deny the pleasure it brought.

Yet, she didn’t want to appear too easy in front of him. They didn’t know each other well enough to give in so quickly.

Yes, she was deeply touched by his words earlier. But she was afraid of easily trusting someone after what she had been through.

Evadne was still catching her breath as she pulled away from Gavin’s lips.

“I’m single now, yes. B-but I’m not the type of woman who easily moves on. I’m not easy to get,” she firmly tells Gavin.

“Hey, I didn’t say you’re easy to get. Or even think that. I’m just making you remember everything between us.”

“There’s no ‘us,’” she emphasized.

“Don’t tell me,” Gavin said, undeterred by her sternness. There’s a small smile on his lips. “Are you still mourning your past relationship?”

Relationship... she almost laughs at the term he used.

“Mister, I’ve buried everything in the