Rachel was anxious about Connor's actions, fearing she might get lost in his tenderness. When Leslie would ask her again if she had decided to break up, she'd find herself even more conflicted and torn.
Rachel quickly pushed Connor away, stammering awkwardly, "Maybe I should reach out to Leslie and reassure him."
She abruptly severed the intimate atmosphere between them, catching Connor off guard. After a moment of thought, he respected her wishes.
"Definitely," Connor said, feigning nonchalance as he walked towards the balcony, giving Rachel some quiet space. Yet, a frown tugged at his lips despite himself.
Recent events had left him simmering with frustration. He thought he was getting closer to Rachel, winning her love, but reality seemed different from what he imagined.
Leslie's
