Chapter 204

Fine, revolution's still a long way off—gotta hang in there. If sticking around like a lost puppy is what it takes, so be it. As long as she really likes him and isn't into someone else, he’d rather coax her, give in a little. It’s not that big a deal. "Hey, don't be mad, okay? I swear I’ll treat you right and trust you from now on, alright? Or if it'll make you feel better, go ahead and hit me!" He grabbed her little hand and nudged it toward his face. Honestly, she did want to hit him—smack him good till he ended up with a nosebleed, teach him a lesson for always jumping to conclusions and getting rough with her. But her hand, pinned by his, just brushed against his cheek a couple times—and weirdly, her heart fluttered. Was it still that old feeling? Just touching his face sent a wave of warmth through her chest. Come on, Ariella Rios, what kind of spell did he put on you in a past life? Why are you like this? You’re ridiculous. No self-control at all. Can’t even stay mad? She silent