Chapter 45

After Dennis had gotten off the phone, he sat down, his eyes locked onto Shana, waiting patiently to hear whatever it was she needed to say. There was a brief silence between them until Shana spoke first.

"What were you thinking? You can barely walk, let alone get up from the couch!" Shana said angrily.

"I know that, I already told you. I'm ok, don't worry" Dennis assured, looking away shyly.

"But why do you always put yourself in danger, especially for someone like her?" Shana questioned, staring directly at him, her hazel eyes brimming with tears and anger. She lowered her head, avoiding eye contact.

"Because I love her," Dennis replied calmly.

"Why?!" Shana exclaimed angrily.

"Because I care for her. Because I want to protect " Dennis replied.

Shana remained silent. Silence filled the air, but neither of them spoke. Shana was lost in thought and didn't know how to respond to Dennis's reply.

At last, when the silence became unbearable, she spoke,

"So, are you going there? Isn't s