Charles felt that he needed to show more appreciation for her effort, so he leaned in and pressed his lips on her cheek.
Amanda's eyes widened, and her body froze at that moment.
"Thanks," He whispered, his breath warm on her cheek as he pulled away.
Amanda remained motionless, her eyes locked on him, surprise etched across her face.
For a moment, Charles wondered if he had crossed a line and ruined everything.
"Amanda, are you okay?" He asked, slowly, his voice trembling slightly. "I'm sorry for doing that," He quickly added, his tone filled with regret.
Amanda lowered her gaze, and her cheeks turned a little red. She felt a a mixture of confusion and embarrassment.
"You…don't…" She trailed off, struggling to find the right words.
She knew it wasn't appropriate for him to g
