Chapter 48 – Concern

Polly took a deep breath before replying, “Yeah. I’m fine.”

She moved to place her feet on the ground and he helped her stand.

“Polly, are you alright?” Hana shouted from above.

“Yeah. I’m good.” She shouted back, but didn’t dare to look at her friend, sure she’s going to tease her again.

“Be more careful.” His tone carried his concern and it made her look at him. His eyes . . . for some reason, her heart began to race. This feeling . . . was unfamiliar. She recognized the effect of the bond and she was personally annoyed by it.

She moved away from him, which Jared expected. Seeing his sad smile, her heart ached a little. Why did she suddenly feel bad? What did she do?

“There’s no need for you to go very high.”

“It’s an added challenge, though.” She reasoned.

“Move down a bit. That particular branch was in the way. It would be bad if you stumble on it again.”

Polly stared at the tree, “If it happened to you, would you have been able to land safely? Even when part of your body hits som