Chapter 58. Her Dreadful Days

She immediately turned to check behind her when she heard that familiar voice.

Oh, Alexus, nothing's wrong. He merely assisted me when I felt a mighty wind and sand blow into my eyes."

"Oh, it must hurt," he remarked. His hand moved to her chin as he looked at her face. "It seems to be fine."

She turned to face the newcomer and responded, "I guess so," as her eyes followed the man's gaze to the newcomer's hand around her waist. "Anyway, thanks for the help," she said with a little smile.

Alexus gave the man a subdued nod, and then he let Rafaella take them back to the gathering.

"Wait, you purposely struck his head with your knee, right?"

She replied, laughing, to which Marla chimed in. "It's not that strong," she said. However, I could have fallen for what I did if he hadn't grabbed me at once.

"However, have you seen how attractive he is?"

"Absolutely. Of course." Rafaella agreed.

Alexus butted in, "Is that true? Does he look better t