Loraine felt safe and comforted in Marcos arms, his strong heartbeat bringing a sense of relief.
After a while, Loraine calmed down and heard Marco reprimanding Qbot.
Qbot, stop being naughty! Restore the power immediately!
Qbot did not respond after the power was off as if it was inactive.
The darkness had enhanced Loraines other senses. Marcos breathing caused her to experience a tingling sensation that made her shiver.
His body temperature and heartbeat stimulated her senses through the contact between them.
Loraine gulped, stepped back from his arms and whispered, Marco, Let go of me.
Although Marco gradually relaxed his arms, his hand held hers.
The moment he held his hand, Loraine wanted to shake it off.
Marco, however, gripped her hand even more firmly. Follow me. There are various pieces of equipment everywhere. You are unfamiliar with the place, and you will tumble.
Loraine wanted to express her disagreement but remained silent.
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It was hard to ignore the temperature coming from his palm. They were so close to one another in the dark, and their hearts began to race.
A moment later, Loraine shook off his hand.
I can walk by myself.
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But after taking a few steps, she tripped over the electric wire that was lying on the floor and tumbled.
Thankfully, Marco was quick and nimble enough to catch her. Sighing, he said, I just told you.
Loraine flushed and bit her lip in embarrassment.
Fortunately, it was dark, and he couldnt see how embarrassed she looked.
Loraine cleared her throat and switched the subject.
What should we do right now? Is there a problem with the system? Or is it a trick by
Qbot?
Despite having a vast knowledge base, Qbots mind was no different from that of a three-year-old, which left Loraine feeling helpless and amused.
Im going to investigate it.