Chapter 122: The Awkward Silence of Tonight

After the middle-aged man left, Tina leaned comfortably against Jared Farrell's headboard. If she couldn't make fun of him, sure she can find someone else to do so? Perhaps buoyed by a recent minor triumph, Tina soon fell asleep right there on Jared's bed. When Jared finally came out wearing a stony expression, he saw the young girl nestled in his bluish-grey cotton duvet, sleeping blissfully. His initial fury softened immediately at the sight. Surprised to find Tina still in his bedroom, Jared was clad only in a towel around his waist. He hesitated at the bathroom door but couldn't resist moving closer to gaze upon Tina's resting face. Despite being asleep, Tina, trained from a young age, remained highly alert. As Jared approached, without even opening her eyes, she promptly grabbed at him. Unanticipated, her delicate, pale hand snatched his towel with a swift tug, exposing him abruptly. Woken by the chaos, both stared at each other, frozen by the sudden awkward silence. Tina g