Feeling the overwhelming tension emanating from Erica, Ansel gathered his courage and decided to speak up, attempting to regain control of the situation.
"What's the matter with you? Why all of a sudden... You look really intimidating."
Despite his determination, Ansel couldn't escape his stuttering speech. It was all because Erica kept staring into his eyes, creating a dangerous proximity between them. The danger was so palpable that Ansel could feel Erica's breath. From a different perspective, it might even be misunderstood that they were about to kiss. This paralyzed Ansel, causing his words to vanish. Honestly, no one has ever dared approach Ansel like Erica did. Normally, Ansel would push someone away or behave aggressively, as he usually did with flirtatious women. But for some re
