章節 79: The rebirth?

Dylan's expression froze. His ears seemed to ring with James' words. 'What? Love with Ava! Nonsense.'

The idea seemed impossible. He had never thought of falling in love with Ava. But why was his heart racing so wildly?

He shook his head, discarding the thought. "It's impossible," he hissed. "I am not in love with her." But his heartbeat betrayed him, thundering in his chest, refusing to settle.

James, however, wasn't buying it. "Really?" he shot back, incredulity lacing his tone. "You were furious when you found out Ava was drugged. You called me in a panic to find the culprit. That's not something you've ever done before. So, when did you start caring about her? If it isn't love, what is it?"

Dylan felt the heat rise to his face. "She is my wife. Protecting her is my duty," he reasoned. "I won't tolerate anyone bullying my wife."

James sighed in dismay and muttered to himself, 'You still don't want to accept it!' He didn't say it out loud.