As we continued toward the table, I couldn't contain myself and blurted out the sarcastic remark, causing Ace to stop in his tracks. He turned me to face him directly, still holding me close, and then he threw his head back and burst into laughter. It was a genuine and hearty sound, as if it came from the depths of his soul.
His contagious laughter momentarily captivated me, momentarily erasing my earlier frustration.
In that joyful state, he leaned in and surprised me with a passionate and lingering kiss, right in front of my father at the dinner table. It was a bold declaration of his affection, leaving no room for doubt.
After the unexpected display of affection, Ace lifted his head, and I found myself blinking in surprise before quickly expressing my disapproval, "You can't just
