Chapter 254

Jazzie found her thighs numb from sitting too long on the garden steps earlier. With an unexpected tug from Ethan, her legs gave way, and she stumbled right into Ethan's arms.

Her lips bumped into Ethan's fair and alluring collarbone, causing her to wince in pain as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Why did you pull me? I'm skipping dinner to lose weight, don't you know?" Jazzie glared at Ethan with a hint of redness still present around her watery eyes. Her tender lips bore a split, with blood oozing from them.

Seeing Jazzie's distress, Ethan didn't react with anger. Instead, he swiftly retrieved a tissue from his pocket and gently pressed it against her wounded lips. His tone softened considerably.

"It's alright if you don't want to eat. But why the anger? What have I done to upset you lately until you kicked me out of your house?"

Jazzie snatched the tissue and shot him a fierce glare. "I find you annoying. Is that not allowed?"

With that, she turned on her heel and stormed o