Tenderness Occupies His Heart

On my 20th birthday, I confessed my feelings to Thomas, who is ten years older than me, while tipsy and full of joy.

"Thomas, I like you."

I only received a cold response, "Nina, don't joke like that."

Later, I introduced my new boyfriend to him while leaning on another man's arm.

For the first time, I saw rare panic in Thomas's eyes.

He pinned me against the door, his voice low and husky, "Break up with him. Right now."