Chapter 86

Chapter 86

At Cedric's sudden words, Ines's mind drifted far away and then snapped back.

Her lips began to tremble, and she clenched her fists tight.

Barely holding on to her senses through the sting of her nails digging into her palms, she answered.

“Cedric Angel. Don't insult me with words like that.”

But as if her answer meant nothing to him, Cedric's reply came at once.

“Ines, do you know what? Your eyes waver when you lie. They wavered when you said you didn't love me, and they're still wavering now.”

Cedric took another step closer and met her eyes.

“They're wavering. Your eyes.”

Ines lowered her gaze.

She hated the thought of Cedric noticing how shaken she was.

“It's all right if you don't love me. I never expected you to be honest anyway.”

Cedric seized Ines's chin, for he could not allow her to look away.

“So…