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.

a future with you?" she thought. "We never had one, and now even the illusion

said, "If you're really that bored, then fine. Go ahead. Enjoy your


that, Vespera brushed past him and headed

on hers, his grip unyielding as

released her only when they reached

it, she cast him a cold,

another word, she closed the door and

sat on the toilet for

couldn't stand

opened the door, Dominic

she noticed the dark circles beneath his eyes. The crease between his brows

How pathetic.

for him felt like a mistake she'd regret

word, she pushed

around her wrist, his presence warm and close


need anything? A drink, maybe something

let out

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

to do. If there's something you

to the rear

chose the seat directly across from

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