Chapter 42

River immediately scoffed at her question as he slightly moved backwards, hoping that she wouldn’t realize his actions. “What? Did you expect me to just let you fall? Hah look, I know that you think I’m a jerk or whatever but I’m not that evil.” He explained.

“I’m just confused because didn’t you say that you hate me? And besides, why would you even risk getting your identity found out over me? That was really reckless…”

“Wow, just when I thought you learned some manners and became grateful for me saving you. But here you are lecturing me?” River sighed.

“I am grateful. That doesn’t mean I can’t ask you a simple question.” she pressed.

“Even if I hate you, that doesn’t mean that I want to see you get hurt or even die around me. Just imagine what Ray would do if he found out I just stood by like an idiot while you fell.”

Lana made a face as her curiosity over this topic was quickly fading. She was certain that River would just change the subject since he