Chapter 158

I had said a lot, every word straight from the heart. Jonathan didn't respond at first. A long silence stretched between us before he finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse. "I know nothing is going on between you two. I just don't like it." "Don't like what?" I asked. "I don't like the way he wants to be close to you." He suddenly leaned over me, his hand gently stroking my hair. "Elise… Can you just stay away from him? Please?" "No." I rejected him flatly. "He's my friend." I spoke with complete certainty. "Whatever feelings he may have had for me, I know for a fact he has no intention of pursuing anything now. He's been keeping a respectful distance. He even tells everyone I'm like a sister to him, because he's trying to protect me. He's good to me, so I'll be good to him, too." Jonathan's hand suddenly clamped tightly around my waist, nearly crushing me. "Am I not good to you?" I let out a cold laugh and didn't bother answering. If he had to ask, didn't that already say e