CH-224

"Now tell me why you don't want to go out."

"I do not know. But there is a fear that something will happen."

"Shh..." He put his finger on her lips, "Princess. Don't bother your little brain too much. Nothing will go to happen when I am with you. Trust me." He pulled her closer and hugged her tightly, "Relax and get the negative thoughts out of your head." He started rubbing her back.

Staying in his arms for a while lessened the restlessness in her heart.

A few moments later she poked her head out of his chest and looked at him. "I want to buy some presents for my brother." Due to her sudden demand, he raised his pointed eyebrows.

"But suddenly why?"

"This is not sudden. I had brought up some games for him on Sunday but I don't remember where I drop them in that turmoil." As soon as Max heard Sunday, he remembered everything and

without much question, he just asked her if she wanted to go out now.