Chapter Seventy-four

Time flew by as Alex and Emily lost themselves in each other's company.

Emily then decided to prepare for her upcoming exam by reading a book.

Meanwhile, Alex, who was lying beside her while stealing a glance at her as she flipped through the pages, grew restless due to the silence that had settled in the room and decided to break the monotony by disturbing her.

He noticed a stray strand of hair from her braid brushing against her cheek and saw an opportunity to lighten the mood.

Without hesitation, he gently tucked the strand behind her ear, which sent a sudden surge of electricity through her body.

She chuckled as their eyes met for a moment, a silent exchange that spoke volumes.

“What are you trying to do, Mr Intruder?” A smile, like the first bloom of a rose, spread across her lips, crinkling the corners of her eyes in a way that made them sparkle.

“I'm not trying. I'm intruding on your heart.” He blurted, beaming with smiles, prompting another smile to escape her lips.

“But yo