Chapter 106: Possessive?

Ophelia remained unsettled by Nikolai’s sudden and inexplicable action of tossing her plush bear aside. She could not comprehend his reasons as he bit his bottom lip in frustration, drifting between agitation and thought. Ophelia stared at him, her lips pursed, waiting for an explanation. “Where are we going?” she asked, breaking the silence. “To do something that will make sure you don’t discard me,” Nikolai replied, his tone laced with the wounded sentiment of a scorned lover. Ophelia’s eyes widened in disbelief before she burst into laughter. “You’re actually envious of a plush bear?” “No,” Nikolai retorted with a snort, clearly unamused. “But honestly, he was quite adorable,” Ophelia said, sighing with a touch of fondness. Nikolai abruptly halted in his tracks, his frustration manifesting as he raked his fingers through his hair. “He? Why does it have to be a he?” He grabbed Ophelia by the shoulders, his eyes narrowing. “Why would you want to keep it forever? Why do you think