Chapter 53: Ash’s Protection

"WHERE are we?" I asked while panting and sweating profusely.

My back was pressed against the wall as I tried to fan myself with both hands. I told myself I'd only talk to him for a minute, but how much time had passed since I left the hospital?

"I don't know, but I guess this is a safe place." Ash replied, staring at me. "Well, as long as you're with me, you'll always be safe."

"Thank you," I whispered as I tried to wipe the sweat from my forehead with my palm. "What?"

"I never expected to hear that," he said in disbelief, staring at me. "What a good girl."

Ash stepped closer and patted my head like I was a dog, causing me to frown and lightly slap his hand away.

But what he asked next shocked me.

"Do you want to play a game with me?" Ash asked, leaning forward as he caressed my chin.

I raised an eyebrow. "A game?"

"A love game..." He placed his lips on my ear, slightly licking my earlobe. "Whoever falls in love first, loses. If you're really confident that you won't fall for someone like me, then play the game with me." Ash bit my ear, and a pool of hits struck my body. "What can you say, Miss good girl? Are you in?"

"A game, huh..." I smirked, shaking my head. "Then you already lost. You claimed that you like me, right?"

"Well, you're right," Ash answered, chuckling. "Dang, why would I even participate in a losing game? I forgot that I'm already swayed by you."

I looked at him, and tons of questions filled my mind. To make sure that he really likes me... There's only one way to find out.

"What if... we have a one-night stand, Ash?" I asked boldly, taking the initiative.

of my hands tightly

His hands pressed into my sides, sometimes tightening painfully, but whenever he saw me wince, he loosened his grip. "Are you crazy,

just looked at him, and he met my gaze with a

were written all over his face, but why would he push me away? We had almost done something before, but now he's acting like this? I can't figure him out, no matter how hard I

as I bit his earlobe. He didn't expect that, and honestly, I didn't expect myself to do

I'm treating my life like a joke. I'm even willing to give him

Sapphire. And if it wasn't obvious, I'm telling you now." He let go of my hands and ran his fingers through

and betrayal. I didn't understand why he looked at me like that, but I did my best to meet his gaze. I even clenched my fists as the intensity of his stare pierced through my chest. That's when the confidence I had earlier started to fade. I looked at him with a hint of worry

even sure why I had the courage

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didn't. Instead, he bowed his head, as if he couldn't bear to speak while looking

used to chasing after someone, but I'm doing it for you. You've hurt me with your words and actions,

"What do

mid-sentence, biting

rain started pouring

was all a misunderstanding, but I

he grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him. "It's the fact that you

me,

Hospital, please," I stammered to the driver, who immediately nodded and started

was so freaking mad, and I don't even

and the final exams were over. Mom was already home

living his life as if nothing unusual had happened. I will never stop admiring his

the debt to that old woman was settled. He even gave us a

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hospital after my mom was discharged, she begged me to ask Ash to

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