Chapter 61: Self-control

|| Veronica || While having dinner later at night, Aaron was eating quietly, not seeming as mad as before. So, I tried poking his uninjured arm. 'What?" he snapped, finally getting irritated with my constant poking. 'I was just checking how mad you were," I mumbled innocently. He scoffed and continued eating. 'You're not going to the office tomorrow, right?" 'No, I have to. I have already skipped too much work. I can't leave my work any longer," he stated, and I nodded. 'But don't overexert yourself. Take painkillers if your wound hurts and don't forget to take your medicine after lunch. Never mind, I will give you a call to remind you—" 'What are you, my mom?" He frowned. I gave him a teasing look and said, 'Every boy's dream is to get a girl like his mother who would love him unconditionally. It seems true." 'That's bullshit. I wasn't looking for my mom when I fell in love with you," he scoffed. I gave him a flat look. Seriously, he missed the most important point. I just ga