"What are you seeking? I recall warning you to stay distant during our last phone conversation," I said, placing my arms交叉 over my chest. "Alexandria, what did I do wrong? If there's anything I can make amends for, I'll do it. Tell me, why this coldness towards me?" Fred approached, but I remained still. Admiring his adorable face, I sighed softly. "Fred, you haven't done anything wrong. It was just a fun moment, nothing more," I reassured him. "Fun? That's all it meant to you?" His eyes filled with hurt as he questioned. "Yes, that's right. I even asked you out, didn't I?" "Yes, but I believed we were in a relationship. Alex, please, don't do this to me. After everything I've been through, I thought I'd found true connection with you," he pleaded, his passion evident in his voice. But alas, I wasn't capable of reciprocating those feelings. "Can't you see? I've fallen deeply for you, Alex. I'm completely smitten by you," he whispered, taking my hands and gazing into my eyes. The sincerity in his gaze was clear, showing his genuine love. Unfortunately, my heart remained unchanged towards him.