Gianna opened the door and was surprised. Then, she dived into his arms.

“I thought you’d never come again, Noah.”

The longing in her voice was unmistakable. Anyone would’ve found her irresistible when she said it like that. However, he pushed her away.

That stunned her.

He brushed past her and walked into the apartment. As usual, there was a freshly made bowl of soup on the dining table. She said gingerly, “Are you hungry, Noah? Do you want some…”

Before she could finish her sentence, he