On and On

Garrett's explanation didn't make Elice feel any better. On the contrary, she rose from her seat. With a terrified expression on her beautiful face, she shook her head repeatedly.

Elice's feet took a step back. When Garrett also stood up, he immediately created a distance and did not allow him to approach her.

"Elice."

Garrett's outstretched hand was powerless against the silent rejection Elice gave him. His large fingers hung in the air, unable to reach their target. Only to find the emptiness of the air.

Elice shook her head again, trying to deny the reality that was now before her eyes. The reality that finally made her understand why her name had been spread everywhere in the form of humiliating articles.

"Is that why?" Elice asked incredulously. Her voice sounded shaky. "Is this all because you are getting married soon and I happened to be there?"

Garrett really did not like the last question that came out of Elice's mouth. But of all t