165 She was selfish

Hugo and I already knew what was left unspoken; words lingering in our mouths, hoping they would stay there. Deep down, we both knew it should be addressed sooner or later. So before that, I pretended not to know a single thing. 

I didn't get a wink of sleep last night, but I didn't feel a shred of exhaustion. Hugo, on the other hand, looked so exhausted and needed to sleep. But because I was selfish, I pretended not to notice.

"Hugh, look at these." I turned and faced him, holding up two hairpins. "Which is better?"

"Hmm..." He darted his eyes between my hand before they settled at my face. "You."

I frowned and clicked my tongue. "Then neither, huh?" I put the accessories back in the stall.

"My lady, your partner only means anything will suit you! You should get these two at a good price! I'll give you a discount." The merchant hurriedly tried to sell his goods to me.