After talking with Lucas and watching out from everyone’s eyes, we both managed to reach the room without getting noticed by anyone or else they would have said some s**t. “Thank God.” Ace sighed in relief. “Are you that afraid of my Mother?” I smirked, teasing him, but he smirked back. Knowing of all people, he only had the nerve to disrespect her. “You think?” He asked temptingly, leaning his face closer to mine, but I looked away shyly. “I didn’t want her to ruin the moment like she did previously.” He said, turning his head away, his tone turning assertive abruptly, which wiped my smile. “I don’t want her to steal your smile.” He said seriously, but this time, instead of hurting, it made my chest boast in pride to know- Someone wants to protect my smiles too… I smiled faintly,

