The Indestructible Alexander

Chapter 306

Her indignation wavered as she realized he was only trying to help her.

But that also meant Alex had seen her entire body while treating her injuries.

Embarrassment gnawed at her, her cheeks flushing deeply.

"Thank you," she whispered, her eyes dropping to the floor.

An awkward silence settled between them. Gathering her courage, Sofie finally asked, "Alex, do you... like me?"

Alex knew that once he'd confided his feelings to his twenty-one commoner friends, the whole academy would soon find out.

He looked at her earnestly.

"You are more precious to me than all the treasures on this earth. Your beauty shines brighter than any jewel."

He took a deep breath and continued, "I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride."

Her heart skipped a beat at his heartfelt confession. Though part of her had suspected his feelings, hearing him say it so directly left her flustered.

Taking a steadying breath, she said, "We're still young. We don'