Chapter 13

[Ivy's POV] Aaron tidied up my room. I clenched my jaw, tightening my lips. When you don't love me, why are you so concerned about me? I didn't respond and lay down on the bed. Aaron took a step back. Suddenly Aaron grabbed my hand. "Please, I don't want to," I said. Aaron grabbed my arm with both hands. I couldn't hold back my emotions as I felt his warmth. As he grabbed me, my anger rose higher than before. "Uncle, what are you thinking?" I gasped out. "Thinking? What are you talking about?" Aaron asked. "How about us?" I asked him directly, looking into his eyes. He didn't say anything, just stared at me. "I'm sure you've never had feelings for Arona or Roxina. That's why you give them the cold shoulder all the time. Am I right?" I said. Aaron hesitated as he shifted his sight away from me. "No, that's not true." I smiled scoffingly. You couldn't even say it while looking at me. For a bit, we both remained silent. "Does that mean you loved her?" I asked. With a surprised expression