Chapter 22 : Envious

Christian

Her sudden reaction freezes me. I find her reaction hardening as she clenches her jaw while looking down. I can hear her breathing heavily as if she's fuming out of frustration.

What happened suddenly?

"Iv, what's wrong?" I scoff, staring at her, clueless.

She doesn't look at me, nor does she respond and starts to fill her mouth with food as she aggressively eats. What freaked her out?

"Iv!" I call her out again, holding her wrist. She abruptly starts coughing.

I panic and pour a glass of water immediately. She drinks half and slams the glass aside.

"Eat slowly, babe. Are you alright? What's wrong with you?" I exclaim, gawking at her in search of the answers.

"Nothing", she nods as her reaction softens. The frustrated look seems to be gone but she looks upset as hell now.

"Iv", I scoff, nuzzling the back of her palm and leaning closer to her. "I'll not repeat it. What's wrong?"

She looks up at me now, her eyes reddening. I know this gaze of complaints well. However, I