Chapter 1053
Chapter 1053:
“Why are you looking at me like that? Surprised I packed it?” Austin chuckled, raising an eyebrow.
Yelena pointed at the suitcase. “I’ve never seen my stuff this organized before p>
He grinned. “Well, get used to it. It’ll always be like this from now on.” A hint of something unspoken lingered in his words, and Yelena caught it. Her cheeks warmed, and she hummed softly in response.
“You have an early flight tomorrow. Get some rest p>
As he spoke, his fingers brushed over the top of her head, his touch lingering.
Yelena licked her lips, glancing down before murmuring another soft hum.
Suddenly, Austin reached out, lifting her chin gently, tilting her face upward until their eyes locked. His gaze was intense—like deep, endless whirlpools drawing her in. Yelena’s breath hitched. Her pulse hammered wildly, her mind momentarily blank.
The silence stretched, thick with something electric. Sparks crackled between them, unseen but unmistakable.
Austin’s lashes lowered, and in the next heartbeat, his lips descended on hers. The kiss was slow yet searing, his tongue sweeping over hers, sending shivers down her spine. His hand, radiating heat, rested on her shoulder, grounding them both in the moment.
Time blurred.
When they finally pulled away, Austin tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his chest rising and falling as he exhaled heavily. His voice was husky when he murmured, “I really don’t want you to leave.” Yelena nestled into his arms, her face warm, her breathing uneven. Then she suddenly thought of something.
“Austin… about that chip… in your head… what’s going on?” Yelena asked, finally voicing the question that had been bothering her.
His body stiffened, his expression shifting into confusion. “What chip p>
Yelena furrowed her brows, searching his face.
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But there wasn’t a flicker of recognition in his eyes.
Had she been mistaken?
Shaking her head, she muttered, “It’s nothing p>
But Austin caught her wrist before she could brush it off. His voice was firm, laced with urgency. “Wait—you said there’s a chip in my head? What do you mean? Why don’t I remember anything about it p>
Yelena hesitated before finally explaining how she had discovered the chip after the accident in the lab.
Austin’s expression darkened. A flicker of doubt crossed his eyes. Was this reality? Or some twisted dream? Why would something like this happen to him?
His grip on Yelena’s hand tightened unconsciously, his knuckles turning white.
“So… I might have been experimented on… and I have no memory of it?” he murmured under his breath.
Austin released Yelena’s hand, his gaze piercing the horizon as though seeking memories in the distance, yet his mind remained blank. He then said slowly, his voice steeped in disbelief, “I had no idea about this. I don’t remember a thing. This chip… what effect will it have p>
Yelena reached out, clasping his hand with a soothing touch. “As of now, it bears no apparent effect on you. Yet, its very presence whispers of veiled truths. We must unravel these mysteries together p>
Austin pivoted toward her, his eyes alight with resolve. “Whatever skeletons lie in this closet, I’ll protect you from them. Once you’re gone tomorrow, I’ll start digging for answers p>
A cocktail of warmth and worry washed over Yelena. “Tread carefully. Venture not too close to the fire. And should you stumble upon anything, ring me straight away p>