Chapter 206

"Why are you crying? I'm fine, seriously. I was just messing with you earlier," Theodore said, caught off guard by the sight of Victoria in tears. "Liar. You're all banged up and still saying you're fine?" Victoria shot him a glare, clearly not having it. Her eyes were still red from crying, looking all soft and pitiful like a little bunny—honestly, it was enough to make someone's heart melt. Theodore caught her stare and suddenly felt this weird ache in his chest—soft and warm. "It doesn't even hurt, it's just a scratch," he said, puffing up a little like he was proud of being tough. Victoria didn't say anything back. She just pressed the cotton ball down a little harder while applying the ointment. "Ow! Are you trying to kill me?" Theodore winced hard, his face twisting from the sharp sting. That press had landed right on the sore spot. Probably deserved it. Note to self: don't push her buttons too much, he thought silently. "Hmph, let's see if you still fool around next time," Victo