Chapter 68

Aria's POV

‘Now, this is what I am talking about. Refusing to take nonsense, and firmly shutting down any form of disrespect. I'm proud.’ Jade said, still chuckling.

“What?” I asked, even more confused.

‘I was taunting you, Aria. I wanted to see if you would get riled up, and shut down my disrespect, or if you would just roll over and let it slide.’ She replied, still sounding amused.

“Oh,” I muttered. I didn’t know what to say.

‘What you just did now just made me believe that there is probably some hope for you,” Jade teased, and I rolled my eyes.

“This is not my first time standing up for myself.” I reminded her.

‘It is your first time standing up for yourself without my help. In previous times, I influenced your actio