Chapter 800


    Winona felt a mix of emotions seeing him like this. She knew Richard didn''t want to end things but


    dared not specte why. She was afraid that Richard might be with her just for...


    With this in mind, she summoned her courage, stepped closer, and boldly hooked her arm around


    his neck. "Do you like me, Rick?"


    "Of course," Richard replied with a steady gaze.


    Strangely, Winona didn''t feel happy when she heard that response, so she made a bolder request.


    "Then kiss me."


    They had been dating for three months, and Richard had shown little desire for physical intimacy,


    which made her unhappy. She had been in rtionships before and knew she was attractive—men


    couldn''t resist being more physically affectionate with her.


    But Richard behaved like a true gentleman, showing no signs of desire in his eyes. It was only now


    that he made a move.


    However, it was a step back.


    "I think it''s a bit too soon."


    Winona found this exnation somewhat far-fetched. She refused to believe it, and she looked hurt.


    "Tell me the truth, Rick. Why did you get together with me?"


    Seeing Richard step back, it felt like her heart was breaking. But now she was almost sure that


    Richard didn''t like her.


    "Don''t overthink it. That was just an additional request. If you''re notfortable with it, I won''t bring


    it up again." Richard stepped forward and hugged her.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    His hug was gentle but distant, leaving Winona with a bittersweet feeling. It felt like the first time


    Richard had initiated a hug.


    "I''m sorry."


    Those wordspletely melted Winona''s heart. "Don''t be. I know I was being stubborn and


    doubting your feelings. It won''t happen again. You can trust me, and I''ll also help with your request."


    How could she watch Richard, usually so confident, apologize to her?


    "You''re amazing, Winnie." His hug tightened.


    "Don''t worry, Rick. I''ll treat you well from now on." Winona smiled, her eyes narrowing, lost in his


    hug.


    *


    Three dayster, the advertisement officially began shooting.


    Winona and Estre were bothte on the first day.


    As for Esther, she had family matters to attend to and was helping at thew firm, so Pearl gave her


    the day off and rescheduled her part forter shooting.


    After a while, Pearl was notified that Winona had taken a day off due to period cramps.


    Now, only Rosalie and Estre remained on set. This was also Pearl''s first time meeting Estre


    after that incident.


    Estre was different from what Pearl expected and didn''t quite match her photos. In the photos,


    Estre always had an aloof and indifferent demeanor. Pearl didn''t expect her to be such a gentle


    youngdy.


    Estre appeared to be around eighteen, with a cold yet youthful look. When she smiled, it felt like a


    mannequining to life.