章節 133: Chapter 30. A Year and Two Later

When Rachel heard me say that, she froze like she'd been scalded with boiling water.

— What… What did you just say? — she asked me slowly.

I flinched when she looked at me like she was going to sizzle me with it.

— I… I mean…» I swallowed uncertainly, «Camille is better for you than me.

— …

Rachel didn't even move. But she didn't have to say anything to be angry. Very angry. And if it were any other person in my position, he'd be a mess.

I knew that, and I expected the same fate for myself. For a few seconds the girl was silent and looked at me strangely. Then I decided to call out to her:

— R-Rachel…?

She rose from her seat at lightning speed and was soon beside me.

— Who told you such nonsense? — She growled.

— I…» I looked away. «I think so myself.

But Rachel didn't believe me. Suddenly she grabbed my chin and made me look her right in the eyes.