Chapter 1431: Chapter 1431: As Long as I’m With You
Charlotte patted her slightly damp sleeve.
Turning her head, she noticed Justin Battleson wearing just a thin shirt and immediately furrowed her brow.
"Don’t catch a cold."
Charlotte said as she started to remove the coat from her shoulders to hand it back to Justin, but he reached out and pulled her into a full embrace.
Both of them were sitting in the back seat of the car, and Justin leaning back meant Charlotte was pressed closely to his chest.
"This way, you won’t be cold."
His other hand rested on the back of Charlotte’s head, gently stroking her slightly damp hair.
With her ear against Justin’s chest, Charlotte could hear his heartbeat beneath the skin. She adjusted her position in Justin’s arms and then comfortably nestled in.
The sound of raindrops tapped against the car window. Charlotte lifted her gaze to watch the raindrops slide down the glass, then reached out her hand to press against the droplets, which seemed to respond to her touch, slowly rolling down along her finger.
"I’m sorry, I didn’t prepare for this in advance. I didn’t expect it to rain," Justin whispered beside Charlotte’s ear, his tone carrying a hint of apology.
What was supposed to be a romantic date for two had turned out like this.
"Why apologize all of a sudden? I don’t think it’s a big deal," Charlotte straightened up and looked directly into Justin’s eyes as she spoke.
"As long as I’m with you, no matter what we do, it’s always good."
Upon hearing Charlotte’s words, a subtle brilliance seemed to flicker in Justin’s beautiful eyes, making them appear even more dazzling than the starry sky.
Justin hugged Charlotte tightly, his cheek gently brushing against the spot behind her ear. His tousled hair tickled Charlotte’s neck, making her feel a bit itchy.
"Charlotte, what did you just say? I didn’t quite hear."
Justin’s somewhat muffled voice sounded beside Charlotte’s ear, his warm breath tickling her earlobe.
To think Justin had such an endearing side, Charlotte smiled slightly before speaking softly to him:
"As long as you’re here, everything is fine."
No matter how the future unfolds, I just want to keep walking on, accompanied by you.
"Charlotte."
Justin’s voice was filled with emotion, as if each word required all his strength to utter, and within those heavy words was the love overflowing from his heart.
"I love you."
Justin carefully savored those three words between his lips and teeth.
His voice was soft, as if it could blend into the raindrops at any moment and quietly leave, yet it reached Charlotte’s ears perfectly.
"I love you too."
Charlotte slowly reached out and embraced Justin, openly responding to his affection.
Listening to the rain outside, Charlotte lay in Justin’s arms, gradually falling into slumber.
When she woke up, she found herself lying on the large bed in the villa, the space beside her empty with no sign of Justin.
Charlotte sniffed, her expression still bearing some bewilderment.
"Justin?"
Charlotte looked around and didn’t see any sign of Justin.
Stepping out of the bedroom, Charlotte noticed the light spilling from the half-open door of the study.