Chapter 24

Daniel

"I feel like there's something you're not telling me, but you know that sooner or later, I'll find out whether you share it now or not. So, how about you do me a favor and be honest with me? Tell me about your relationship with this Bella and why you suddenly took such an interest in her," Ariana repeated once again. Her persistent questioning was starting to wear me out.

I wasn't sure how to respond because I was torn between revealing my genuine interest in Bella or keeping it to myself and seeing how things unfolded between us.

I knew Ariana would react dramatically if I told her anything at this point, and I wasn't prepared for her constant interrogation and intrusion into my personal life. If I shared anything now, she would undoubtedly pry into every detail and make a big deal out of it.

"Ariana, for the umpteenth time, there's nothing romantic going on between Bella and me. The reason I supported her