Chapter 599

Eloise's complexion was translucently white, with a delicate hint of pink, as if she were on the verge of melting into the water. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes held this sort of deep sadness. Ryan felt a twinge of conscience, but it was broad daylight. They were right by the hill where the women from the cave could appear at any moment. "Sorry, I can't help you," Ryan said reluctantly. Then, out of nowhere, a tear rolled down Eloise's cheek. "You clearly hate me!" she accused. Ryan scratched his head while trying to figure out how to make Eloise understand he held no animosity toward her. "We're too close to the cave here. It wouldn't be good if someone spotted us," he explained. "That won't happen!" Eloise responded immediately. "We promised that as long as the person bathing stays downhill, no one will come down. So..." She paused, and there was a hint of shyness in her voice. "So, you don't have to worry!" "But..." Ryan couldn't shake off his unease in this wide-op