Chelsea instinctively tried to shield herself, but her hands were quickly pulled away.

David’s light-brown eyes with foreign features locked onto her with intensity.

Chelsea suddenly gave him a coy smile and curled her finger, beckoning him closer. “David, we’re the best… friends…”

Her voice carried a subtle, teasing undertone, no longer as steady as before.

David, though barely holding on, maintained his composure. “Chelsea, if this happens, it means ...