Chapter 49. I Love You?

Shantelle's POV

As I looked at Gavin, waiting for him to respond, my heart was racing furiously. I didn't want to hope that he would say he loved me, but I couldn't help it. 

I took a deep breath and prepared myself for what he would do or say. 

Gavin still wasn't speaking even after a few minutes had passed. He was just clenching and unclenching his fist continuously as he glared at Baron. 

Then he heaved a deep sigh as he forced himself to keep his cool. 

"Please, don't joke around and mess with me, Baron." 

Gavin uttered those words softly, but when they reached my ears, it was as though his words were a sharp blade that cut my heart into pieces. 

It seemed that he didn't want to answer Baron's question at all. Baron suddenly laughed sardonically at Gavin's remark. 

"Do you think I'm merely playing mind games with you? If you're not serious and can't love her, then I will do it in your stead. I'm r