Chapter 39 How Could He Have Paid the Whole Sum

Thalia had expected a wealthy heir like Jaron to be arrogant and unapproachable, but he didn't make her feel that way at all. In fact, it was easy to be around him. If Thalia hadn't known who he really was, she would never have guessed that he was a relative of the Backshaws. Tyren flicked her on the forehead and sighed. "How can you laugh when you were just bullied?" Thalia winced from the pain. "Didn't you both stand up for me? Besides, I retaliated. I didn't lose out." Tyren's heart ached for her, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "Next time, do it faster and hit her hard." "Alright. I won't let you down." Thalia grabbed his arm and swung it playfully. If Alden hadn't suddenly appeared, she would have taught Kiera a lesson. … Meanwhile, Kiera was crying relentlessly in the lounge outside. Alden rubbed his forehead in frustration and did not comfort her. "I told you not to provoke Thalia for now. Why didn't you listen?" "Are you yelling at me, Aldy?" Kiera's eyes re