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Chapter 271 Adrian skillfully rolled up his sleeves , took the bowl and chopsticks from her , and carefully rinsed them with hot water from a kettle . She was so used to seeing him handle test tubes and reagents for experiments that now , watching him with a bowl felt like he was in a lab , his movements a pleasure to watch . Rebecca stared blankly for a moment , then couldn't help but ask softly , " Adrian , when did you start liking me ?

" Adrian gathered the sterilized bowls and chopsticks , placed them in front of Rebecca , and corrected her : " You should be asking when I started to like you . " " Is there a difference ? " " Of course there is . " Adrian gazed into her eyes , full of affection . " Being taken with someone is a moment's notice , but liking someone ... " He raised an eyebrow , his gaze behind his glasses calm and Chapter 271 focused . " Liking is a continuous state . It has a beginning , but no end ." Rebecca was dizzy from his strange words , a little speechless .

" Don't play with words , I'm asking for a specific time . " He shook his head slightly , the corner of his mouth curving into a faint , almost helpless smile : " That phrase ' being taken with ' is too unfair . " " Unfair ? " " Mhm . " He picked up the teapot and slowly filled the cup in front of her , the sound of the water trickling . " It's too casual , like judging the quality of an object , deciding in a single glance whether you want it or not . " Adrian spoke very slowly , pausing only when the teacup was full . He looked up , his eyes fixed on her .

" But you're not an object , Rebecca . My feelings for you weren't a split - second judgment . " Chapter 271 It was a long , continuous , and ever - strengthening commitment . " So , you should ask when I started to notice you uncontrollably , when I couldn't help but try to understand the meaning behind your every expression , when I started to turn liking you into an ongoing project I have no intention of ever finishing . Understand ? " Rebecca was stunned by his words . Her eyes were dazed , as if she hadn't understood . Were those words of love? Probably ...

How else could she explain her racing heart ? She instinctively lifted the cup he had just filled , bringing it to her lips , hoping the warm liquid would calm the strange panic in her heart . As the tea touched her lips , her tongue burned , and she couldn't help but hiss softly , almost dropping the cup . " Did you burn yourself ? " Adrian frowned , got up to get a cold drink from the fridge , and twisted it open for Rebecca to take a couple of sips . Chapter 271 Rebecca was rarely cared for so attentively , and she waved her hand to show him he didn't need to be so worried . " I can ...

I can get it myself . " She took the water , nodded at Adrian , feeling completely awkward . Adrian didn't say anything and went back to his seat . His phone on the table vibrated . Adrian glanced at it but didn't open the notification , quickly flipping the phone face down . After they finished eating , Adrian checked the time . " My lecture is at seven tonight . We still have three hours to ... go on a date . " Rebecca's ears grew hot . " What do you want to do ? " " I don't know . I have no experience . What do people usually do on dates ?

" Adrian's lips curved into a smile , perhaps pleased to hear Rebecca say she had " no experience . " Chapter 271 They got in the car and both took out their phones to search for what young people do on dates these days . " Go to the movies ? That seems to be the number one date activity . " Rebecca nodded , buckling her seatbelt . " Okay , I'm not picky . I'll watch anything but romance movies ..." After saying that , she realized she was now dating Adrian and quickly corrected herself . " Romance movies are fine , too . I watch them . " Adrian chuckled .

He glanced at the options and picked a well- reviewed mystery movie . The movie itself didn't matter . What mattered was who he was watching it with . Before they left , Adrian had one more thing to do . He turned his head , one hand resting on the steering wheel . " You burned your tongue earlier . Is it feeling any better ? " " It's okay , just a little numb right now . It'll probably take a few Chapter 271 days to heal . " Adrian paused for a moment , his gaze locked on Rebecca's lips . " Will it affect kissing ?

" Rebecca had been answering him seriously , but her face flushed hot when she heard that . She subconsciously pressed her lips together , and the slight numbness on the tip of her tongue seemed to be magnified by his words , becoming incredibly distinct . " What are you even thinking about ? " " Assessing potential risks and feasibility before engaging in intimate activities is a necessary step . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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