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In the dimly lit room, Leon sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed on the door, waiting for Alice's return.
His fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the bedspread, betraying his inner turmoil.
Since he had secretly observed Alice's interactions with Oliver, his unease had intensified, prompting him to personally test Alice's feelings towards him.
Before long, Alice pushed the door open and walked in, cradling a basket of freshly picked herbs, her face adorned with her usual gentle smile.
"Leon, how are you feeling today?" she asked with genuine concern in her eyes.
Leon furrowed his brow slightly and feigned a serious tone. "I'm still feeling a bit unwell; it seems my wound has started to hurt again."
In truth, his injury had mostly healed, but he wanted to gauge Alice's reaction.
Upon hearing this, Alice immediately set down the basket and hurried to Leon's side.
She gently lifted the bandage covering his wound and examined it closely, a hint of confusion crossing her face.
"The wound is healing well; it shouldn't be hurting. Did you accidentally bump it?" Her voice was filled with worry.
Watching Alice's focused expression stirred something within Leon, but he resolved to continue his probing.
"It might be because I didn't sleep well last night; I had some nightmares," he said deliberately, letting out a sigh that hinted at pain in his eyes.
Alice sat by the bed, gently saying, "Don't worry. Perhaps you haven't fully recovered yet, and your mind is a bit tense. You can tell me about your nightmare; it might help to talk about it." Her voice was like a soft spring breeze, soothing and calming.
Leon felt a stir in his heart, almost moved by Alice's concern, but he held back his emotions and continued, "I dreamt that those who were chasing me found this place and hurt you."
He stared intently into Alice's eyes, trying to find a hint of panic or fear in her gaze.
Alice paused for a moment, then revealed a determined expression. "That won't happen, Leon. We will find a way to deal with it. Trust me, I won't let them hurt you."
Her eyes radiated a resolute courage that sent a tremor through Leon's heart.
To further test her resolve, Leon suddenly sat up, gripping Alice's shoulders with both hands, his gaze fierce.
"If that day really comes, would you do anything to protect me?" His voice was low and restrained, as if it emerged from the depths of darkness.
Alice was taken aback by this sudden action but quickly regained her composure.
She looked directly into Leon's eyes and said earnestly, "Leon, from the moment I decided to save you, your safety has been my priority. I won't give up easily, and neither should you give up on yourself."
There was no trace of retreat in her gaze; instead, it was filled with strength.
Leon looked at Alice, and the defenses he had built began to crumble. He released his grip and slowly lowered his head. "I'm sorry. I'm just... afraid of losing." His voice carried a barely perceptible tremor.
Alice gently patted Leon's shoulder and comforted him, "It's okay, I understand how you feel. But we can't always live in fear; we must face the future bravely."
In that moment, her words were like warm sunlight, illuminating the darkness within Leon's heart.
During this tentative confrontation, Leon had thought he could control the situation, but he did not expect Alice's reaction to be so resolute and sincere.
He suddenly realized that his feelings for this woman had grown so deep that he could no longer extricate himself.
Through this conversation, Alice also gained a better understanding of Leon's inner fragility and insecurity.
From that point on, the relationship between them underwent a subtle change.
Leon no longer regarded Alice with the same wariness as before; instead, he felt a newfound sense of dependence and trust.
Alice also became more attentive to Leon's inner world, striving to help him emerge from the shadows.
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