Chapter 585: 585: Aren’t we even now?

Chapter 585: Chapter 585: Aren’t we even now?

“What that means is, if there’s any major incident, I can only choose to sense one person. And once I choose that one person, I won’t be able to sense anyone else’s thoughts for a period of time.”

“There’s another important condition: the other person’s emotional fluctuations must be very intense.” Adrian Zhekova explained.

“Every person has a natural defensive barrier, especially between strangers or people who are not very familiar with each other.”

“Even among friends, siblings, or family members, there will be barriers of varying thickness. There aren’t many times when people completely let down their guard.” Adrian Zhekova said.

“It’s even rarer when they’re emotionally vulnerable, and can’t control their emotions,” he continued. “So, it’s actually difficult for me to sense someone’s thoughts based on the conditions being met. I can only do so when the other person is not on guard and has large emotional fluctuations.”

“For example, even if you don’t guard against me, I wouldn’t be able to sense your thoughts unless you were really angry or surprised.”

“In addition, I must be looking into the person’s eyes to do it,” Adrian Zhekova added. “Only when all these conditions are met, can I perceive their thoughts.”

“Just like when you heard about my Family Head ability earlier and were shocked. You didn’t have any defenses against me, but your emotions were highly fluctuating at that moment. And you happened to be looking into my eyes when these conditions were met, so I could sense your thoughts.”

“Do you always have such strong emotional fluctuations when you’re with me?” Adrian Zhekova asked.

Cindy Clarke thought about it, finding such moments to be rare.

Otherwise, wouldn’t she always be in an agitated state?

Adrian Zhekova might not be tired of it, but she would probably be exhausted from the constant excitement.

“I didn’t tell you because I was worried that once you knew, you’d be uncomfortable, feel like there’s no privacy when you’re with me, and believe that it’d be tiresome to be with me while guarding against me knowing your thoughts.”

“But in reality, even if I want to sense your thoughts, it’s not passively received, and I need to focus on listening carefully. When I’m relaxed, I won’t sense these things.”

“You...” Adrian Zhekova looked at Cindy anxiously, “What do you think?”

“Do you feel uncomfortable being with me under such circumstances, facing pressure?” Adrian could imagine what it would be like.

If someone close could hear one’s thoughts, anyone would find it difficult to accept and would be hesitant to approach them.

Having their thoughts completely exposed with no privacy whatsoever.

That would be terrible.

Although he genuinely couldn’t sense everything.

That night, he was afraid of Cindy’s rejection.

But now, he was scared that Cindy would leave him.

Adrian Zhekova’s eyes were firmly fixed on Cindy.

Even his hands were unconsciously gripping her tighter, afraid that she would leave, so he held her especially tightly.

So tight that Cindy felt a bit of pain, but she didn’t tell him.

From the look in his eyes and the force in his hands, Cindy could clearly feel Adrian’s nervousness.

Cindy shook her head: “No, I believe you.”

“If you say it’s like that, then it must be.” Cindy said.

“Also, now I feel relieved,” she added with a smile.

Now it was Adrian Zhekova’s turn to be puzzled.

It was rare to see him looking so bewildered and utterly confused.

Such expressions were rare on his face.

So, Cindy couldn’t help but laugh again.

Then she said, “I’ve always been worried that my family issues would become a source of conflict between us, and eventually, you would get fed up with it.”

“And you worry that your ability will make me feel pressured and uneasy.” Cindy shrugged with a smile, “So, aren’t we even now?”

Adrian Zhekova was taken aback, then let out a sigh of relief and smiled.

Only this girl could come up with such an idea of calling it quits.

If it were up to him, how could it be even?

How could her family’s troubles compare to his?

Not only their Family Head abilities, but the Zhekova Family members were also part of tangled messes.

The troubles he would bring her would be much more significant.