Chapter 410 A Plan That Backfires\u00a0<\/p>\n
(55),\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even when startled, she\u2019d just close her eyes briefly, never flinching or seeking refuge against Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the row ahead, a young woman was already clinging to her date in fright.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The young man seized the opportunity to wrap a protective arm around her, murmuring reassurances, \u201cIt\u2019s okay. I\u2019ve got you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beside them, another woman had buried her face in her boyfriend\u2019s chest. As he held her close, he leaned down and stole a kiss.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout the dark theater, everyone seemed wrapped up in their own intimate moments- everyone except Scarlett. Her heart remained as still as a deep lake while her eyes stayed fixed on the screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The calmer she was, the more it irritated Damian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the end, he was full\u2013on sulking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hadn\u2019t absorbed a single plot point, but he\u2019d certainly stewed in his own frustration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While he was glowering at the screen, a particularly gruesome jump\u2013scare flashed up. Damian jolted in his seat and instinctively shrank toward Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing him edge closer, she turned with a curious, slightly puzzled look. \u201cAre you scared?\u201d she whispered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian lifted his head and glared at her, indignant. \u201cMe? Scared?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s gaze drifted down to Damian\u2019s hand, which was gripping a fold of her sweater sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her notice, Damian slowly, deliberately loosened his fingers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The movie rolled on, but Damian had lost all interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, however, seemed to be getting into it, even beginning to enjoy the suspense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian sat fidgeting, restless, feeling a knot of irritation in his chest\u2013thoroughly uncomfortable and tempted to just walk out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To soothe his simmering mood, he pulled out his phone. The screen lit up, showing the candid photo of him kissing Scarlett\u2019s cheek.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though the evening hadn\u2019t gone as he\u2019d fantasized, a warm flicker still passed through him\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
21:04 Wed, Jan 14\u00a0<\/p>\n
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seeing the picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
:\u00a0<\/p>\n
55\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
He opened his social media app and posted the photos\u2013the movie ticket stubs, the popcorn, and the selfie with Scarlett.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a caption, he wrote, \u201cYou arrived with the moonlight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hitting post, he tucked his phone away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Scarlett was genuinely engrossed now, he decided not to disturb her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At this moment, whether the movie was good or bad hardly mattered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What mattered was having her sitting right beside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The post quickly gained traction, shooting toward the top of trending feeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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