Bab 399: Poisonous Relationship 2

It was like his brain short-circuited whenever Celine showed her softer side.

Her vulnerability made him feel an unexpected urge to protect her, even though he knew he shouldn't let his guard down.

As he cursed himself for being so careless, she noticed his frustration and decided to leave the cabin, thinking she was disturbing him.

But just as she was about to go, he reached out and touched her arm.

"Where are you going?" he asked, his grip a bit tight.

"Ouch, you're hurting me," she exclaimed.

Reign quickly let go of her hand, startled by her reaction.

"I'm just going back to my room," she explained, rubbing her arms where there were red marks from his grip.

"How about that... Fred guy? Are you meeting with him?" he asked, revealing the real reason he had stopped her.

Celine blushed at his question, noticing that it still bothered him.