Xenia's nerves instantly tightened. Once again, she resolved to put Alexander above all else—no matter what happened, her choice would not change.
"Caleb, if you won't let me leave, then I'll stay on the tenth floor," she said firmly. "I can manage just fine indoors, without going out to play."
Caleb had expected her to refuse his proposal for a kiss, so he wasn't disappointed. He still wore a smile, casually remarking, "You're really stingy, Xenia—refusing even a simple kiss?"
Xenia froze for a moment.
Well... he had a point.
It was just a kiss, after all.
Even if she initiated it, just a brief touch of lips could fulfill the condition.
It wouldn't really be a betrayal of Mr. Shaw. Besides, Caleb had already kissed her before—
Was she overreacting?
Caleb noticed the internal conf
