Chapter 148

　　Fern's Perspective 　　I admit that jealousy and insecurity made me lash out. 　　Giovanni's pained eyes widened as he looked at me and screamed in panic, "What are you talking about, Little Tree? Don't be ridiculous! I don't want anyone else! I only want you!" 　　Avoiding his hurt expression, I glanced at the ground and bit my inner lip. I knew full well that none of this was Giovanni's fault. "I-I'm sorry," I said helplessly. 　　But before I could say another word, Giovanni stepped forward and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to his body. "Little Tree, please don't say that again. You know, what you just said almost broke my heart." 　　His deep tone made me catch my breath. My heart was beating wildly as I stared up into his eyes. 　　"Please, never leave me, okay?" Giovanni begged gently. 　　"Okay," I gasped. 　　His touch clouded my judgment as the realization that he was closer to me than I could handle slowly surfaced in my mind. Then, slowly, he leaned down and captur