Chapter 219

I turned to him and saw that he was watching me closely.

"What is this about? Because…" I sighed and swallowed the lump that was forming in my throat. I decided to shut my mouth, because if I said another word, the emotions would come out and if they did—well, I just don't know what would happen next.

He turned and closed the door. I watched him pause with his back to me before he finally turned. His face held a neutral expression, which I found completely unreadable.

"Come. Let's talk." He gestured toward the comfortable sofa, and I was grateful that he didn't touch me again. I sat next to the armrest with my body turned toward him, realizing exactly what I was doing when I picked up the pillow and set it on my lap.

He sat down but not close enough to touch me as he turned his body to face me. "I did not mean for this to hurt you. None of my actions were meant to bring you pain."

I studied his eyes, trying to see the truth or a lie in those words. "So you're saying creating a bon