Chapter 29 Ana's Leverage

Hearing Ana's words, I awkwardly scratched my head. It turned out Ana's description... was quite accurate. But my relationship with Daria was more innocent; I didn't want too many complications between us. Following the principle of not disturbing the enemy when they don't disturb me, I silently protested against Ana's thoughts. More importantly, I didn't want Ana to have any leverage over me. Even if she did manage to get hold of something, I needed to have something against her as well. Seeing me silent, Ana lazily lay back on the bed and then somewhat irritably put her feet back on my legs. Seeing her feet, I instinctively continued massaging them, but with more force this time. Perhaps feeling comfortable with my massage, she spoke in a more intermittent manner. "Milo, don't blame me for being practical... hmm, in life, you have to rely on yourself... well, if you don't pursue Daria, someone else will... it's better to cherish the present and win her over... ah." As she s