Chapter 30

"Calm down," was all I could mutter as I stole a glance at the railing.

Did I ever think of jumping on that odd cliff?

Anthony was still in rage when we arrive at his house. I kept my mouth shut as I climbed my way to the stairs but I halted when he called my name. I was in the middle of the stairs. I turned ahead and looked down on Anthony who was squinting his eyes on me while his arms were folded against his chest.

"Come here," he said. I could not figure out if he was still mad but the fine creased of his forehead told me that he was still upset.

I gulped hard and descended down the stairs. I stopped in front of him and I did not bother to tip my head back to look at him.

I heard him sigh. My body tensed when he reached for my shoulders and pulled me close to him. After a few seconds, I found myself hugging him back. His strong arms were around me and sometimes, his hands rubbed the small of my back and my nape to help ease the tension in my body. I relaxed in his hold.

"Tell