His uncertainty

Chapter 39

Iris

I could swear that I saw him shiver slightly, but he collected himself immediately and took a step backward.

"Tell this bitch to be careful of how she runs her—"

A punch landed on his lips, causing him to stumble over the chair and then he landed on the ground with a loud thud. I quickly ran to Gradel and stood in front of him.

No matter how much I despised his younger brother, I wouldn't watch him get beaten up badly and get accused of causing a fight between two brothers.

"Please, Grade. Ignore him," I said softly.

I lifted my hand to touch his chest but stopped midway since I didn't know what his reaction would be, but seeing how his chest rose and fell in anger I took the risk and began to draw circles around it.

He took a deep breath with his eyes closed, and by the time he opened them, the anger had receded.

"Get out!" He ordered with a tone of finality and his brother scampered away, muttering curses at us.

His eyes returned to my face which he palmed tenderly.