Chapter 52

I felt threatening tears.

He is about to wash my hand with when I withdraw it from his hold.

He looked at me with arched brows.

I look away from him.

He reach for my hand again, I move away a bit.

"I will do it myself" I almost whispered, without looking at him. Sensing his eyes on me, I reach for the water and washed my hands.

I wince a little, feeling the pain of the water connecting to the cut. I can still feel his eyes on me.

"Who were those people?" He asked.

I don't respond but stare at my wet hands.

"I asked you a question Valeria"

God the way he say my name. It gives me tingles down my....

Shame on you Valeria. He doesn't even love you.

"Valeria"

I shifted where I sat. "My...my step brothers" I said without looking at him.

"Stepbrothers?"

I nod slightly.

"Why were they trying to harm you?" He asked.

Why is he asking me all these questions? I don't want to talk to him. He shouldn't have come after me.

You prefer to die huh? My inner mind mocked.

"I don't like