Chapter 49: Strange

Genevieve's POV I stared at him speechlessly. It was as if his protective mask was unveiled and I could decipher all his emotions, and right at this moment, he looked genuinely worried for my safety. Why was he worried, though? It wasn't like we were friends or anything more. I didn't even know what we were. Two people who met by coincidence and now banter every single day? But we didn't meet by coincidence. He approached me with the aim to.... "Why aren't you responding? Are you hurt?" he asked, glancing through my body before his gaze settled on my face once again. "Why would something like this be placed so carelessly? It could get someone seriously hurt," he mumbled as he looked up. "I'm f... fine," I stuttered. "Are you sure?" he asked again. I noticed how close we were and quickly moved back. I looked toward the farm to make sure nobody had caught sight of us. Satisfied that nobody was the least interested in what was happening, I turned back towards him. "Yes, I was just startle