Chapter 1702

As Axel spoke, his strong, slender arms wrapped tightly around Roza's waist, tightening as if he were afraid she might escape again. Roza felt a tingling warmth spreading through her body. Her voice was soft and playful, sounding both like a complaint and a tease. “So you realize that you act like a thief, huh? At least you have some self-awareness.” “My darling Roza,” Axel called her again, almost addicted to the name, causing her pale face to blush faintly. “Actually, you are also a thief... A thief who stole my heart.” Roza was speechless. She recalled her mentor mentioning her family sometimes. The mentor had said she had another brother who, despite being exceptionally good-looking, engaged in highly improper behaviors that made people feel uncomfortable. Now it seemed Bella wasn’t lying at all. Seeing her silence, Axel grew anxious and turned her around to face him. “Are you still mad at me?” “Axel Thompson.” Roza suddenly called him by his full name, making him even mor