Wuxia Mtl
Chapter 674 The Small Child Who Still Lives Inside Him
Villain Ch 674. The Small Child Who Still Lives Inside Him
"Great," Shea exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she took Allen's hand in hers. With a mischievous smile, she pulled him towards the entrance of the mansion. "So, what are you waiting for?" she teased, her tone playful as she urged him to follow her inside.
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With a smile, Allen couldn't help but chuckle at Shea's eagerness, feeling a surge of anticipation coursing through him as they entered the mansion once again. As they walked, he couldn't shake the thought that Shea's request might mean she would stay overnight. The idea of spending more time with her filled him with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
"Are you going to stay over today?" Allen couldn't help but ask, his curiosity getting the better of him. He knew that Shea's request implied a level of intimacy that he hadn't anticipated, and he couldn't help but wonder if she planned to stay the night.
"No." Shea's response matched Allen's guess, and despite his best efforts to hide it, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment at her answer. It wasn't that he had expected her to stay, but somehow the idea of spending the night with her was still in his head.
She turned to Allen, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Me and the others have celebrated with you today," she began, her voice softening into a much more gentle tone. "But I think you should give your father a chance to celebrate with you today too," she suggested, her words carrying a sense of wisdom and understanding.
Allen furrowed his brow in confusion, processing Shea's suggestion. "You mean, Dad plans to celebrate with me tonight?" he asked, seeking clarification. There was a hint of shock and disbelief in his voice as if the idea of his father participating in a celebration caught him off guard.
But Shea simply nodded, her expression calm and reassuring. "You'll get it soon," she assured him, her voice gentle yet cryptic. "He may not have anything extravagant planned, especially considering he's a bit busy today," she explained, her tone tinged with sympathy. "But sometimes, a simple celebration can mean just as much," she added, her words hinting at a deeper understanding of Allen's father.
Allen didn't answer. A whirlwind of emotions swirled inside him, making it hard to find the right words to express himself. He felt a sense of happiness bubbling up within him, a feeling he struggled to contain. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that his father wanted to celebrate with him, something he hadn't anticipated but deeply appreciated nonetheless.
But alongside the happiness, there was also a twinge of disbelief. Allen had grown accustomed to keeping his expectations low, especially when it came to things he considered small or insignificant. He had learned not to get his hopes up, fearing disappointment if things didn't turn out as he had hoped.
Yet, despite his reservations, Allen couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the importance of these seemingly small moments. To him, even the simplest gestures held great meaning, and he was determined to cherish them all the more.
Shea couldn't help but steal a glance at Allen as they walked together, her keen eyes catching the subtle signs of his inner turmoil. Despite his stoic demeanor, Shea could detect a faint blush coloring both of Allen's cheeks, a telltale sign of the emotions bubbling just beneath the surface.
It was amusing to Shea, observing Allen's attempt to conceal his happiness. After all, he exuded an air of toughness and aloofness, his cold and bad-boy appearance often masking the softer side of his personality. Yet here he was, visibly affected by the unexpected gesture of his father's desire to celebrate with him.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
In that moment, Shea couldn't help but marvel at the complexity of Allen's character. He was like a puzzle, with each piece revealing a different facet of his personality. Despite his calm and unpredictable demeanor, there was a vulnerability lurking beneath the surface, a remnant of the small child still alive within him.
Allen's reluctance to show his happiness openly spoke volumes about his past experiences. It was clear that he had faced his fair share of challenges and disappointments, making him appreciate even the smallest acts of kindness and attention all the more.
And while his demeanor may be cold and unpredictable at times, Shea knew that beneath it all, there was a warmth and vulnerability that made Allen truly special.
'He has a hard exterior. But inside, he has a soft heart,' Shea mused to herself, her thoughts drifting to Allen as they walked side by side.
She couldn't help but wonder if that was the reason why Sophia was so fixated on Allen. It was as if she sensed the hidden depths within him, the tender heart beneath the rough exterior. And perhaps, Shea thought, that was what drew her to him like a moth to a flame.
Sophia's relentless pursuit of Allen suddenly made sense to Shea. It was a quest to unlock the secrets of his heart once again, to be the one who could break through his walls and discover the softer, sweeter side of Allen that he kept hidden from the world.
Her heart quickened its pace, thudding against her chest with a newfound intensity. She couldn't help but tighten her grip on Allen's hand. It was a reassuring gesture.
There was a sense of exhilaration in knowing that she and the girls were making progress, slowly but surely chipping away at the walls Allen had built around his heart. And while she couldn't be certain that Allen would ever fully open up to them, Shea couldn't help but feel a sense of hope stirring within her.
She hoped that one day he would feel comfortable enough to share his innermost thoughts and fears with them, to let go of the pain and wounds that Sophia's actions had caused.