Chapter 138. Figuring out Our Feelings

“R…Why have you been avoiding me? You’ve been so cold…” I complained softly.

Reiner did not reply but he didn’t let go of me, so I decided to continue on. The warmth of his hand on my back and waist and his embrace around my body gave me the confidence that I needed to press on.

“You have no idea how lonely and lost I felt. Why do you have to be so mean to me? I’m not going to go back home; I’m staying here no matter what…” I said determinedly.

If I went back home, then that would be the end of us. He does understand that, right? If that’s the case, then I’ll never go home. I felt my brows furrow as my stubborn streak quickly took over. Reiner looked at me with a concerned expression, but he didn’t say anything. It was as if he was waiting for me to say all that I had to say and I appreciated that. At least this time he was willing to listen to me and if that was the case then, I’m not going to hold back my words any more.

“Are you really going to leave