Chapter 116

Jim's expression was indifferent. He didn't spare Aria a glance. Instead, he walked over to Alicia, tapped lightly on the gauze wrapped around her hand. "You haven't even recovered from your own injury, and now you're busy prying into other people's business?" "I was just curious…" Alicia pouted, acting spoiled as she replied. Just that one simple exchange between them was enough to break Aria's heart. Her eyes were red as she quietly stepped back. I walked over, took her hand gently, and shook my head. She must have picked up on the comfort I was trying to offer because she pitifully leaned against me. I sighed and patted her shoulder. "It's okay. Let's go." Only then did Alicia seem to notice me. She stood up and walked out with an air of superiority. "Elise, you should be spending more time with Jonathan instead of running around with random people," she scolded. "They're not random people," I replied calmly. "And honestly, if I really did start spending more time with Jonat