Betty snuggled against James, and at that moment, he decided to end the hug. He regretted it instantly, fearing he might have given her the wrong idea.
As he tried to pull away from her, she tightened her grip on him. The closeness made James uncomfortable, but he didn't want to create a scene or embarrass her, especially since she was offering him comfort.
James leaned in, bringing his lips closer to her ear, and whispered, "Can you please let me go?"
The smug look on Betty's face vanished, and she quickly broke the hug.
"I'm sorry," She hastily apologized, though feeling no remorse.
She simply wanted to act like she wasn't taking advantage of the situation.
"You don't have to apologize. Thank you for being so kind to me," He muttered, blinking back his tears. "I am sorry if I
