Chapter 232 Why Couldn't You Trust Me?

When Cordelia felt the man's hand on her cheek, she grabbed his arm. Instead of pushing him away, she softly said, "I'm really scared. Can we not stay here? It feels dangerous. Can you take me back, please?"

Her obedient attitude helped smooth over the earlier rejection, but now that the man had the bait, he wasn't going to let it go.

He reassured her, "Don't worry, there's no one else around."