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.

"We never had one, and now even the illusion is

that bored, then fine. Go ahead.


him and

hand lingered on hers, his grip unyielding as he followed closely

only when they reached the

she cast him a cold, pointed

word, she closed the door

the toilet

couldn't

door,

The crease between his brows deepened, revealing just how drained

How pathetic.

him felt like

a word, she pushed

around her wrist, his presence warm and close


anything? A drink, maybe something to eat?"

out a

he planning to cling to her

face him. "I've got nothing else to do. If there's something you need

returned to the rear of the

chose the seat directly across from him—putting a clear line of distance

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