Jasmine walked away from the room. She didn't like being pushed around. Bullying was something she hated since she knew firsthand what bullying could do to people.
She respected Rhea's opinion of her. It didn't mean that she was happy with it. She liked to believe that she was an open-minded person.
However, it didn't make her more tolerant of being hurt because someone could. She felt his presence before she saw him.
Jayden wrapped his arms around her waist, deeping his head in the crook of her neck. He wasn't completely oblivious to how she felt about the whole thing.
Additionally, he knew too well why she embarked on this particular journey. It was for him.
He felt her initially tensed body relax under his touch. " Beloved, I am sorry for that. If you like, we can go back already. I don't like it when you are stressed. Especially because of me."