Chapter 39

I turn around and I smile brightly. “How did sitting on the throne make you feel?” I say. I’m referring to him as being the supervisor today.

He smiles softly. “Do not talk to me, Rosie.” His voice is calm and collected.

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“What do you mean ‘Do not talk to me’?” I ask him. He can’t be serious.

“Exactly what those words mean, Rosie,” He replies while maintaining his smile. He looked adorable at first but now he looks like a serial killer.

I sigh loudly.

“Come on Sterling, why are you still mad at me?” I say.

I see his jaw tighten and I gulp.

“You broke my damn wrist, Rosie.” He says between his teeth. I can tell he’s trying to contain his anger.

That’s progress I guess. I hope.

“Well…” I say, trying to find the perfect word to cover the emotional wound I have made in his heart.

“Well, what?” He says coldly.

“You know what? I don’t regret what I did. What you said to me was very sexist and rude. I