Chapter 33 Decisions

Cailth said, "I'm sorry for what happened earlier. I was a bit impatient. I hope you don't mind." I hurriedly said, "It's alright. Please stop kneeling down and stand up. I can't bear such a gesture." Cailth and the villagers stood up, then Cailth looked at me, "Jasmine, have you been well? You look like you've lost some weight." I touched my arm. "I'm fine. I've been well." Cailth was just about to continue, "And he's…" I shot him a warning look, signaling for him to not continue. Cailth understood what I meant as well. William hugged me around the shoulder, "Don't worry. With me around, no one would dare to bully Jasmine." I pushed him away and said, "William, behave yourself!" Cailth saw how uncomfortable I was and immediately stood in front of me, "William, is it? What's your relationship with Jasmine?" William looked at Cailth, and they locked eyes with one another. "Hey, I'm the one who saved your villagers today. How could you treat me like that?" Cailth said