I stared in shock as Max crawled on the ground, his arrogance temporarily deflated. However, I had to deal with a more heart-wrenching scene.
I lowered my eyelids, not daring to look at him at all, and backed away in a panic. "Jaden, why did you come out? Today is your big day."
Jaden's face was stern as he pressed closer step by step. "Vicky, you still want to run? I've already announced it to the public, what else do you want me to do?"
My heart tightened at his words, and my legs suddenly went weak. His long arms reached out with precision and caught my waist, pulling me into his broad embrace.
My heart was pounding like a drum, and I unexpectedly met his deep, charming eyes, the passionate emotions in them almost melting me.
Just as we were lost in each other's gaze, I clench
