Chapter 126

Fathia closed her eyes briefly. She felt her chest pounding heavily. She chose to move from her position. Rather than letting her anger escalate and her thoughts become more chaotic, Fathia chose to step aside.

"Hey," Sebastian stopped Fathia's movement. "I'm sorry if that's disturbing, but I really have to say it." Even though the girl didn't want to look at him anymore, Sebastian insisted. He pulled the blanket and Fathia's body, enveloping her in his embrace. "Listen to me, can you?"

The girl still seemed unfriendly even though, honestly, what she did to Sebastian had made her heart race.

"I can't deny this. If you're upset and angry, I get it. But you need to know, it was just once, when you were reported missing."

"You lied to me too, though!"

"How did I lie?" Once again, Sebastian tried to lift Fathia's chin so he could force her to meet his gaze. A