Chapter 3

Moss and Beck escorted a drenched Flora to stand before Condor

The moment she saw Connor, tears streamed down her face, and they mingled with the rain. “Connor.” she whispered, almost inaudibly, “you’re still alive…”

That was good,

He was still alive.

They were both still alive.

“I’m not dead, and you’re not pleased with that? Want to push me down again?”

That sentence reignited the fire of anger Connor had been barely holding back, bringing him to the verge of explosion. He grabbed a blanket and threw it over Flora, his voice harsh, “Moss, take her away now!”

Flora realized her mistake too late. Before Moss could drag her away, she threw herself in front of Connor, desperately apologizing. “Connor, I didn’t mean it! I came specifically to see you and to apologize, I know I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have pushed you down the stairs. I’m sorry…”

she was apologizing to

half–dead. When did she ever apologize? She was just

I’m about to leave, and after that, I won’t bother you again, and you won’t have to put on this act with me.” Connor slowly closed his eyes.

want you to go. Please, don’t leave, okay?” Flora grabbed his hand, looking at

still wet, numbing Connor’s entire arm. She actually initiated

me to leave?” Connor’s expression

want you to leave. I like you. Connor still stared at her, his gaze cold. “You don’t want me

“You like me?”

“Mhm…”

his hand away, a mocking smile on his cold

soon. I will no longer be in your way. You hate me and should be happy enough to laugh out loud.” He stared at Flora, slowly raising his hand to touch her cold, delicate face. “You come running to

“No-” Flora’s eyes widened.

fails, I really won’t leave?” Connor’s words grew colder his dark eyes intimidating.

warmth on his cheek. The chilling fear in his eyes suddenly disappeared, leaving only

just kiss

but she had

you want to

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