Chapter 40

Bella continued venting, "I believe in fate. But after meeting you, I think the universe is playing a cruel joke on me. Andres is a playboy, and now I end up with a clueless idiot like you. Why is my life so miserable?" Jack looked awkward and at a complete loss for words. Bella continued, "And you! You're dumb, slow, unromantic, passive, always walking around in knockoff clothes, and you can't even drink! You're a complete hillbilly!" Jack sighed but didn't argue back. After she finished complaining, Bella's tone shifted to self-pity. "I even bragged about you in front of my friends, but now I don't dare to take you out. I'm afraid they'll laugh at me." Jack's expression darkened. "Then, why did you pick me?" Bella mumbled, "What's the big deal? I got tired of those pretty boys. Can't I try something new? Like when someone's had gourmet food every day and occasionally wants some home cooking." Jack was speechless, and his annoyance began to build. Just as he was about to leave