Chapter 1142: Lauren's Uniqueness

Under Lauren's burning stare, Titus Xiao hesitated, not sure what to say. Kaylee's face kept popping into his head, along with a guilt he couldn't quite explain. Sensing his discomfort, Lauren let the heat in her eyes fade until a cool distance returned. She didn't cool because he failed to respond; she worried he wasn't used to that intensity, so she reined herself in for his sake. When that faint chill showed in her eyes, Titus felt a twinge of disappointment, but he pulled himself together fast. "Why...