CH 72

BRYAN'S POV

"I'll be outside until you are ready to talk," she announced as I looked at her in disbelief.

How can she be so stubborn? But isn't this what you always wanted? I thought as I rubbed my face tiredly.

I frowned as a heavy downpour began; the noise outside was overwhelming.

She must have gone by now; she’s not crazy enough to stand outside in the rain, is she? I wondered, and I walked toward the door. As soon as I opened it, my eyes widened to see her standing right there.

Soaked from head to toe, she hugged herself tightly as her hair fell over her face, staring at me with her innocent eyes.

"What are you doing in the rain, you stubborn woman?" I scolded before I could stop myself.

Is she trying to kill me or what?

"You asked me to leave. I'm not leaving until you take me back," she muttered, and my eyes softened.

"You're going to get sick," I said as I stepped into the rain, too.

"What are you doing?" she asked in surprise.

"I'm doing what you're doing,