Chapter 147

Zeke’s jaw tightened. “What bothers me is that you’re harassing Thalassa. It’s obvious she doesn’t want you around.”

“Harassing her?” Kris raised an eyebrow. “And what makes you think I’m ‘harassing‘ her?”

“When someone wants nothing to do with you and you keep trying to insert yourself into their life, that’s called harassment.” Zeke took his time to explain like he was speaking to a child.

Kris smiled in amusement, but before he could respond, Zeke turned to Luisa, his voice rising slightly in frustration. “And you! Why would you even think of bringing him here, Luisa? What were you thinking?”

Luisa let out a sigh. “Zeke, have you forgotten that it was Kris who saved my life? I’m just trying to do something in return. He’s injured because of me, and I’m helping him out until his wound heals a little.”

The cold look on Zeke’s face faltered for a moment, his shoulders dropping slightly as he turned back to Kris, clearing his throat.

“Er…I haven’t properly thanked you for that. But I… I really do appreciate what you did, Kris.” He nodded sincerely. “Thank you for saving my sister’s life.”

“There’s no need to thank me.” Kris nodded back, and the tension between them ease–just for a second–before Zeke’s eyes hardened once again.

“But that doesn’t mean you get to worm your way back into Thalassa’s life because of it,” Zeke added, shaking his head firmly. “Why can’t you understand that you’ve hurt her far too much, and you don’t deserve her?”

rolled his eyes. “And who deserves

me. I deserve her because I would never hurt her like you did. I would believe her above anyone else.

irritation. “Then why haven’t you told her that you’re in love with her? If you’re so sure

“Because, unlike you, I’m not selfish. I’m not trying to force myself into her life. She’s been through enough because of you. I want her to accomplish everything she

air like electricity. The glaring match went on for a full minute because neither

you!” Luisa snapped, stepping between them. “Thalassa wouldn’t like this. She wouldn’t want either of you talking about her like this at all. She makes her own

his. “Are you supporting him now because he saved your life?” he asked in bewilderment. “Is

her expression firm. “No one has guilt–tripped me, Zeke. I’m here to support Thalassa no matter the choice she makes as long as it

his face a mixture of disbelief and disappointment. Then, without another word,

mouth to thank her, but

him seriously. “I’m not going to lie to you. I think Zeke is a better man for Thalassa than you. He’s always

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Chapter 147

people he loves.”

can be controlling and little overbearing at

face tightened, but he stayed quiet as

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