Chapter forty four

Adrian didn’t know if he was to move closer to her, or not. He decided that he would act like he didn’t hear what she said, and was going to stay for a while, before walking up to her.

At least, she wouldn’t know that he had been here, all along, because she seemed too occupied with her present mood.

Although, he wondered why she wanted to kill him, even after saving her grandfather,

“Why would she still be after me, even when she had made it clear that we had nothing binding us.” Adrian thought to himself as he stared at her.

Then he took steps forward until he got close to her.

“Never thought I would see you.” He spoke as he also placed his hands on the trail.

Then Talia glared at him, with so much hate, visible in her eyes.

“Oh! I thank the heavens that you’re alive.” She said, and sneered at him.

“I should take that as an insult, I guess,” Adrian uttered as he looked far beyond the river.

“Whatever you wish.” She spoke harshly.

“And why are you suddenly sounding too harsh? Isn’t