Chapter 14

Pablo's POV

I watched her more closely. Joana turned her eyes to her beautiful and long nails. She should be wondering why she got into that personal subject, to begin with. And I also didn't understand what had led me to that, but I didn't like the way she reacted; the sudden coldness and distance.

" Why do men leave your life without a trace? "I asked in a hoarse tone.

Joana raised her eyes. She was contemplative for a moment, emitting a low murmur while thinking about an answer. Was it that hard? I watched her again. A body like that wouldn't be a problem for a real man.

She had an aura that indicated a cheerful and humorous person. She was certainly not the kind of woman who vented about hours of her feelings. So... What was wrong?

"Because they fear powerful women," she said after that moment of reflection. A hesitant smile grew on his fleshy and beautiful lips. I found myself staring at that mouth, even memorizing the outline of those incredible l