Chapter 57

Minutes later, Steven arrived carrying the inhalers he was buying because he said that in case my asthma attacks, at least he was ready.

I immediately sniffed it. My chest feels tight, but it’s not as close as when I had an asthma attack.

Jaxsen never left me by my side; he caressed my hair as I inhaled. I couldn’t stop looking at Steven; our eyes met. There is something about him. He created a wall that is hard to break, so I can’t barge in.

He shook his head before he turned his back on us. Jaxsen looked toward a hallway where Steven entered because he slammed the door hard.

My shoulders slumped.

What… What’s going on with you, Steven? What made you turn like this?

Jaxsen forced me to take him home even though I wanted to finish what I would cook, but I didn’t go because he was scared.

We went to a convenience store to buy a first aid kit. He also purchased a cold compress for the bruise on his face.

After he treated my wound, silenc