Chapter 21.2 - Alex

I pursed my lips and locked my sight on his penetrating gaze, which made me shudder. My legs were losing power like noodles, so I had no choice but to drag myself down until I was seated on the floor with my back against the wall. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I covered my face with both hands. He took a deep breath and knelt to grasp for my hand. When he took my hand and drew it nearer his chest, toward his heart. He sighed as he glanced at me. I raised my head and returned his stare to see that his eyes were puffy and red when I glanced at them. 'I'm sorry," I murmured, my voice strained and huskier than normal while shaking my head. In response, he gave a quick shake of his head. 'Alex, tell me why you're torturing me like this." His knuckles were red and filled with blood when I looked at his hand. I let out a gasp. 'Your hand. What happened?" He moaned as he examined his injured knuckles. Rather than thinking about his hurt, he ignored it and turned his gaze t