Chapter 133 What Are We?

The words were tantalizing, but who did he spend time with today? The thought made me chuckle bitterly.

What right did I have to interfere with his choice of company? How often had I been oblivious to that?

How could I possibly know?

“Why are you laughing?” His patience was wearing thin.

“Enough, Mr. Atlas. I wouldn’t dare ask you to keep me company.” I pouted. “A mere commoner like

myself wouldn’t dare!”

Truly, I wouldn’t dare. He wasn’t mine to claim, and I had to give myself a reality check. I was recently

divorced and involved in legal disputes.

What right did I have to compete with anyone? Thinking about our relationship left me even more

perplexed. Who was I to him?

Still, seeing him with another woman caused me unexpected pain.

my feelings grow too fast? Had I rushed from one chapter of my

the sudden

us to talk about?” I asked softly, looking at

whatever you want!”

a smile. “I have nothing to ask!”

had no right to ask. It would

out what I was thinking. “Your pride is too high! You’re overthinking.

cousin!”

know. That’s your business! I have no right to intrude,” I said, feeling a weight lift off my

shoulders.

so curious when we were strangers? It

had spotted someone she hadn’t

for you to be comfortable asking that?”

into my

am I to you, anyway?”

woman I’ve slept with,” he said without hesitation. As I felt a surge of shame wash over

I’ve ever

first, but it faded away. I wasn’t

changed everything.

because you’re mine.” He scrutinized me. “Do you still think

right?”

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