Chapter 19: Chapter 19

My body trembles as I stare at Reign. He was holding the part of his cheek that I slap.

I was surprised about my own actions. I didn’t mean that. My hands just suddenly moved without me being aware of it.

I flinched when Reign looked at me. The pounding of my chest grew louder as if it were going to lose from their cage.

I bit my lip and clasp my hands tightly to restrain myself from shivering. Reign just stared at me and didn’t say a word.

“What?” I said in a questioning manner. Hey Ruchee, do you love yourself?

Are you freaking serious? You’re the one at fault, but then, you have the guts to say something like that? C’mon!

Because of the nervousness that enveloped my body, I didn’t realize that my bite on my lips intensified.

“Ouch!” I tearfully hissed. I immediately touched my lips and felt a viscous liquid from them.

I want to scream in pain. My lips hurt so much. Who can’t feel this pain if you bite your own lip hard? It was bleeding, and I was just holding back the tears from dripping out my eyes.

I feel like I’m really going to cry because of the pain, but I don’t want to cry in front of Reign. Speaking of him, I turned my gaze in front.

My index finger was holding my bleeding lips as I confusedly stared at Reign.

A feeling of concern can be a trace on his face. I also noticed that he was staring at my face — no, at my bleeding lip.

I raised my right eyebrow and let go of my lip. I was surprised when Reign brought his face closer to mine. I was left dumbfounded when he suddenly held my chin up.

He gently gripped my chin. I was even more surprised at what he did next. Reign put and gently press his thumb to my lips.

Reign’s warmth coming from his thumb gave a million pieces of electricity to my body. I was frozen while staring at his face with this closeness.

I even held my breath because our face is just millimeters away from each other. How can I casually breathe out and in when I’m in this current situation?

I was stunned while observing Reign’s face. This was the first time I saw him up close. I gulped when my eyes were firmly looking at his features.

Bushy and thick eyebrows, pointed nose, blue eyes, kissable lips, and a copper brown hair color. The perfect definition of gorgeous.

What did I just say?

He was about to touch my cheeks when the door suddenly opened. To my surprise, I moved my head forward. I groaned because my head bumps into Reign’s face.

I held my head. Why am I so clumsy today?

When I looked at Reign, it was as if the bump earlier had no effect on him. I’m not really sure if this man in front of me was made of flesh.

“What is it that you called me out of the blue Reign, my dear cousin!” Elliott said with an energetic voice like he was shouting.

I don’t know why but I felt nervous when Reign turned into Elliott’s direction, who had just entered.

When I looked ahead, I saw Eliot stopped from taking steps. And he wasn’t just stopped walking but stiffened at the same time!

I couldn’t see what the expression was on Reign’s face because his back was facing me.

I was shocked when Reign stood up with his fists clenched and walked quickly to where Elliott was. I was even more surprised by the next thing he did to his own cousin.

I stood up when Reign’s clenched fists landed on Elliott’s face, causing Elliott to pull back.

I covered my mouth when Reign followed a decisive blow again to his cousin’s face. Elliot was eventually knocked down.

I looked at Elliott, who was already sitting on the floor. He held his cracked lip as Reign stood in front of him.

I don’t know what kind of person Reign is. Elliott said that he is ruthless, and what I see right now is more than that.

How can someone give a mighty blow on your own cousin’s face? What was Elliot’s fault for Reign to act like this?

I gasped, remembering what he had done before. I looked around. Why didn’t I even think about it?

Even in the room, we were in, there were CCTVs installed. I don’t know why Reign is like this today. But I think it’s because of what Elliott did yesterday.

It was when he brought his mouth close to my ear, and he told himself that he would be doomed.

Suddenly the side of my face became hot; I felt like I was a tomato in my position.

I looked again in Elliott’s direction. I was stunned by the expression written on his face. He was grinning like he was expecting this to happen.

I secretly let out a deep sigh. I’m frustrated, and no longer knew what to do. Elliott’s really weirdo.

His face was blown away by what his own cousin did, and he was still smiling. He was enjoying the scene and how Reign act towards him.

I want to shout, but how can I do that in this household?

I just bit my lip so hard to control my own emotions, but I think I made the wrong move.

“OUCH!” I shouted. Why am I so stupid today? I forgot that my lips were sore. Careless Ruchee!

I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore. The pain I feel in my body is mixed. If Reign doesn’t treat me, I have to treat myself.

But why do I need to be a great fool on this day? Arg!

My tears kept dripping secretly. I bent down to hide it. I know that Reign doesn’t care about me.

He just bought me at the auction because he saw me as a valuable item. I shouldn’t expect anything.

I was surprised when two pairs of shoes suddenly stood in front of me. Is it Reign or Elliott?

I wanted to see who’s the owner of the paired shoes, but I slowly shook my head. I don’t want them to see me cry.

My body just really hurts, and I feel uncomfortable. But the truth is, I really cried at the thought that I had no hope of escaping this place in Reign’s hand.

I felt a warm palm gently touch my cheeks. It forces me to look in front. I could do nothing but look ahead.

I have no strength left in my body, and the owner of the hand holding my face has too much power to control everything in me.

I don’t know why but when I saw Reign in front of me, I cried even more.

This was the first time in my life that I cried in front of other people. Even with my sister, I’m not able to cry in front of her.

Reign stretched out his hands toward my back. I was surprised when he suddenly hugged me to his chest. His hands were tight behind my back.

He tightened them even more as if he didn’t want me to let go, but it was only enough for me to breathe.

For no apparent reason, I also hugged him tightly and released myself from my long pent-up sobs. Currently, I feel mixed emotions.

The fear of waking up in a bar and going to the auction, the thought of not getting out of here and getting back to my sister, and lastly, for a long time, this is the first time someone hugged me like this.

I feel the warmth and safety in Reign’s tight embrace. I don’t know why but I feel like he was here the whole time, looking out for me.

“Just cry. I’m sorry,” Reign said and then feel his hands caressed the top of my head.