The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 174

Chapter 174: What are you doing sneaking around my office
Sam himself couldn’t quite pinpoint what he did that night.

It was nothing more than eating and drinking together.

Then, engaging in a myriad of conversations, with Mia turning into a chatterbox after a few drinks, leaving hardly any room for Sam to interject. She laid it all out there.

Like the amusing incidents from her childhood.

Or how, after her mother’s accident, she decided to start her own life alone, facing countless difficulties and exerting immense efforts.

Or the somewhat lost feelings she harbored after acquiring the convenience store.

Listening to all this, Sam couldn’t offer much in the way of comfort or advice.

But it seemed she didn’t need any.

She just needed someone appropriate to spill her thoughts to, and having someone listen seemed to be enough.

Thus, Sam perfectly played the role of the listener, until the woman beside him ran dry of words, not knowing how much she had drunk, then slumped over the counter, never to get up again.

Sam sighed.

He knew something like this would happen, so he had prepared in advance.

He didn’t plan to wake her up, nor could he leave Mia sprawled over the counter all night while he went home alone.

It was late anyway.

Sam draped his jacket over the woman’s shoulders.

Then, he settled into guarding the night that had turned utterly quiet, occasionally attending to one or two customers who arrived and gave a curious glance at the woman breathing quietly on the table.

Sam said nothing, just efficiently handling the cash.

By the late night, when customers no longer frequented, watching the still sprawled woman, occasionally shifting to a more comfortable position, Sam felt a bit of an urge to complain.

Why was it that he ended up keeping watch with her when she was supposed to take over the shift?

Well, there was nothing to truly complain about; after all, up to this point in his life, Sam felt all choices had been his own.

Let it be, then. Aren’t men supposed to grow through experiences?

Like this rainy night, no matter how torrential the downpour.

There will always be a dawn, even if it’s overcast, at least there’s light.

Even if it’s just a sliver, a faint light…

“Uh…”

Mia felt her head spinning, her hands numb, and her neck aching.

She lifted her head, taking in the sight of the convenience store and the smell of alcohol.

What happened?

Memories gradually reshaping, Mia recalled something from the night before.

Drinking and chatting with Sam… as if they were friends with no topic off-limits.

She seemed to forget what exactly they talked about, but it felt like they covered everything.

Then… then her memory faded. Huh? Did she fall asleep?!

By now, daylight had crept in, and the rain continued, casting a somewhat gloomy and oppressive grey over everything. But that wasn’t the most pressing matter.

The significant issue was.

She had gotten drunk under these circumstances! And fell asleep here with Sam?!

Wait, did she and Sam fall asleep together? Or was it just her who fell asleep?!

She looked beside her, no sign of Sam anywhere.

The remnants on the table seemed tidily arranged, as if nothing had happened, except for the strong scent of alcohol on her…

She must have been a mess last night!

Such an embarrassing state, seen by him, and smelling so awful!

Ah! How mortifying!

But where was Sam?

Just as Mia hesitated, voices came from the back room, and there was Sam, calmly walking with his backpack.

“Boss, you’re up?”

Mia nodded bewilderedly, watching him approach, then glanced at his watch.

“Someone will come to take over in half an hour. I need to head to school now, so I’ll be going.”

“Hey, wait!”

“What’s up?”

Sam looked at her.

Mia’s cheeks were tinged with red, her gaze embarrassed as she looked at Sam.

“Did I… spend last night sleeping here?”

Sam nodded.

“Where else could you go in such heavy rain?”

Mia, with flushed cheeks, looked at Sam.

“I mean… I just fell asleep like that? What about you?!”

Sam looked at her as if it were obvious.

“Of course, I sat up all night.”

“Ah? You didn’t sleep?”

“What else could I do? Who would look after the store, and where would I sleep? Leave you alone at the front desk? Did you drink yourself silly last night?”

Mia thought about it, and it made sense. Sam was indeed responsible… but he hadn’t slept all night and now had to rush to class?

With this realization, Mia felt a mix of shame and guilt, even overshadowing the evident touch of emotion in her heart.

“I’m really sorry, you have to go to class now, are you sure you’re okay?”

Sam smiled.

“Don’t worry, staying up all night is nothing for young people. If you really feel sorry, then don’t do this again. And give me a day off today; I won’t be coming to work this afternoon.”

Mia felt extremely embarrassed, nodding immediately.

“I understand, don’t overdo it. If you’re not feeling well, it’s okay to ask for a leave from school.”

“Alright, take care of yourself. Don’t forget what you promised me. Goodbye, boss.”

Sam, with his umbrella and backpack, walked to the door.

Mia’s gaze remained fixed on his figure, catching a glimpse of his profile, which even from this angle, seemed flawlessly perfect.

He was like the most splendid season, the most beautifully blooming flower.

It’s rare for people to describe a boy with flowers.

But Sam truly deserved such a comparison.

Now, Mia didn’t think of Sam as merely possessing a charming appearance and a witty personality.

He was responsible… reliable, and gentle.

Even though he often said things that could be annoying, in reality, he knew how to take care of someone, even more maturely than she had imagined.

Watching Sam open his umbrella and walk into the continuous curtain of rain, disappearing into the faint mist, felt like a classic painting.

It was like the ending of a movie.

About a convenience store on a rainy night, a story that unfolded between a man and a woman.

And when morning came, as the dream faded, all of it vanished from sight.

Mia felt an indescribable reluctance, suddenly regretting why she drank so much last night. She should have stayed more alert… to remember more.

Now, the memories were blurry, wasn’t it too much of a pity?

Truly regrettable… alcohol causes trouble.

But Sam, like the hazy curtain of rain, had already left.

The convenience store once again seemed dull. Mia stretched lazily, moving her body a bit.

Then, she sighed deeply.

“If only Sam were a bit older…”

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Naturally, Sam was unaware of what happened afterwards and wouldn’t delve into Mia’s feelings.

After all, in his view, both Mia and Aurora were comparatively normal women in his world, close to him.

Since they were somewhat normal, staying friends was enough. There was no need to worry too much, bear too much burden, or interfere in their lives. Letting things take their natural course was the best strategy.

And Sam’s focus shouldn’t be on these people.

As for Sam’s current state… it was not bad. After his constitution improved, staying up all night wasn’t a problem at all, with no sense of tiredness or sleepiness.

But it wasn’t as comfortable as he imagined, lacking the refreshing feeling of waking up fully rested each day.

Sam, umbrella in hand, arrived at school.

The usual routine ensued, encountering Louis and spotting Sophie, who appeared around the same time but only offered him a glance before ignoring him entirely.

Sam didn’t find it strange anymore; this was just one of the few normalcies in his life.

What more could he expect?

After lunch, Sam planned to return to the classroom for a short rest, feeling a hint of sleepiness that became somewhat intense at this moment.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Milo on the way.

Milo was the classmate who had to withdraw from the Summer Camp Experience due to a sudden illness.

“Sam, could you do me a favor?”

Milo appeared urgent, catching Sam off guard.

“What is it?”

Milo handed over something that looked like a document bag to Sam.

“This is a student file that Miss Alice asked me to submit. Could you help me deliver it? I suddenly feel unwell, and I’ve run out of the medicine I brought. I need to buy some, and I’m running late…”

“Ah?”

Seeing Milo’s genuinely pained expression, Sam found no reason to refuse.

But, was Sam really going to find Miss Alice alone?

Milo managed a wry smile.

“I’m really causing you trouble… oh, she might not be in her office. Just leave it on her desk; thank you so much!”

“It’s okay, go ahead, and take care of yourself…”

What had Sam become now? A player in an adventure world taking on various quests and errands without any reward?

Sam chuckled to himself. Well, it was just a small favor.

Carrying the document bag, Sam headed towards the academic building, arriving at the familiar office door. It seemed silent inside, as if no one was there.

Sam knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside.

So, he tried the handle, and finding it unlocked, he entered the office.

As expected, no one was there.

Sam located Alice’s desk, which was tidy, with lecture materials and papers neatly stacked to one side, and pens properly placed in a holder.

He then placed the document bag in the center of the desk to ensure it wouldn’t be overlooked when she returned.

After completing this task, Sam turned to leave.

At that moment, he was startled by a face suddenly appearing in front of him!

He had just turned around when he was taken aback by the sight of Alice’s beautiful face, staring directly at him!

Sam jumped back in shock, retreating a step and bumping into her desk.

Alice, who had approached silently from behind, took a step forward.

“What are you doing sneaking around my office, huh? Speak up.”

As she spoke, Sam noticed Alice’s legs, clad in black stockings, bending slightly and lifting a bit.

Unexpectedly, she brushed against Sam’s cock…