章 167: Confessions and Obsessions

See? He said things like that with such an unbothered expression.

"…Um, do you… maybe hate me now?" Damien blurted out without thinking.

Theo's golden eyes widened slightly.

"S-sorry. I know it's ridiculous to ask after everything I've done, but… if you do hate me, just say it. I'll give back the territory, and I'll work to repay all the money you've spent on me, even if it takes time—"

"Damien," Theo cut him off gently.

Leaning in, Theo silenced Damien with a soft kiss.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel insecure," Theo said softly.

"No… it's my fault," Damien muttered, only to be silenced again with another kiss.

How unfair. Theo always knew exactly what to do to leave him speechless.

After pulling back, Theo took a deep breath, his expression growing serious.

"I hate you," Theo said.

Damien froze, his heart seemingly stopping.