Chapter 44

• I immediately let go of my hand and smiled awkwardly, saying, "Don't misunderstand me, I..."
• Novia didn't let me finish my words and immediately came over, ignoring the fact that I had just finished running with sweat all over my body. She grabbed my arm and asked, "Where did you guys just go? I waited for you for half an hour before you came back."
• "We just went for a run, just to exercise." I smiled and explained to her. I silently prayed that Novia wouldn't think too much, but she seemed unaffected, while I still had some concerns.