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The Only Reason

Author: Von Hsuu
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-04-14 20:00:44

Angela's POV

“I don’t know,” I muttered.

“I don’t even know what to call this.”

I swallowed, my fingers curling slightly at my sides.

“You asked me once… if I was jealous. If I liked you.”

His brow creased just a little, but his eyes never left mine.

“I couldn’t answer you back then.”

I let out a slow breath. My chest felt tight.

“Is this jealousy?” I co

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