Chapter 210. Overwhelmed

Ellie's POV

He is probably saying that to soothe me, but, alright, I will take it. Maybe someday I will have a chance to remind him of all this.

"Thanks," I mumble, holding onto his arms as he caresses my cheeks.

Still a wonder, though. What is it that he sees in my eyes? They aren't as deep as his to attract someone this way.

"Don't you think it is time to iron things out with your parents? Maybe at least listen to them calmly and try to reason together." I plead, and his hands plunge to my thighs.

He averts his gaze from me for a while. Why? He can't do that? Can’t he see the prize that I am paying for my stubbornness?

"It is impossible to reason with people who only want to use you to their own advantage, Ellie. I am sorry to say this, but the case with my parents is almost lost."

He might be pissed off to the core, but I know he is hurting. I can sense the pain in his tone. But still, he can’t just let things drag on thi