Chapter 113. Scared to Be Loved

Calla sat on the couch in her room, lost in a daze, Rico’s words repeating loudly in her head.

He’d told her she’ll be coming with him to Rome in two days, not caring how she felt about it. He wasn’t bothered by whether she was comfortable with it, mentally prepared to cross the country, or even had a passport.

Most especially, who would look after her brother? Rico was well aware that she was the only one Eli had. He was just a kid and not an adult to be left alone to cater for himself.

If she didn’t know better, she would think Rico was doing this to mess with her.

Who’s she kidding, of course he’s punishing her. It was a trap he’d set for her. She couldn’t say no to him, and risk suffering his fury. But saying yes meant Eli would be left alone, and she’d never let that happen.

She groaned loudly, her face in her palms, and her heart beat racing. She suddenly took her face out of her palms and stared ahead into nothing. What if she asks to bring Eli a