Chapter 398

"No, I'm not talking. I don't need to, and I don't want to."

Vespera's rejection was firm and decisive.

She shoved against Dominic's tall frame and stood up from her seat. "I need to use the restroom. Please move."

Dominic didn't budge, his body angled sideways.

He leaned against the table with one hand, his other resting casually on the back of her chair.

His gaze darkened with frustration, lingering on her for a long moment. "Fine. If you won't talk, then I'll speak. You just listen."

"Mr. Reid, I really need to pee—right now!" Vespera snapped, shoving him again.

But before she could pull away, Dominic swiftly grabbed her hand and stood up beside her. "Then let's go. I'll walk you there."

"It's fine. There are no monsters in the bathroom. I don't need an escort," she said sharply, trying to free her hand.

Dominic's grip tightened, his voice hoarse. "Monsters or not, I'll be there. Always."

Vespera's face remained impassive.

Although she hadn't felt anger the night before, a smoldering resentment began to stir within her.

with you?" she thought. "We never had one, and

you're really that bored, then fine. Go ahead.


brushed past him and headed toward

his grip unyielding as he followed

her only when they

it, she

saying another word, she closed the door and locked

toilet for half an

she couldn't

opened the door, Dominic was still

dark circles beneath his eyes. The crease between his brows deepened, revealing just

How pathetic.

idea of feeling sorry for him felt like a mistake she'd

word, she pushed past

out, his hand closing around her wrist, his presence


need anything? A drink, maybe something to

let out a

to keep pushing? Was he planning to cling to her until she

nothing else to do. If there's something you need to say, Mr. Reid, just say it.

to the rear of the

from him—putting a clear line of distance

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