Aldrian was stunned when he saw Angelica's eyes water as her tears threatened to fall. Her beautiful golden eyes glimmered from the wetness. Her face still carried a flush from her shyness, but her eyes showed deep embarrassment and even a wronged gaze, which made him feel guilty. Had he gone too far this time?
"Angelica, I'm sorry—"
"I like you. I just can't hold this feeling that keeps growing each time I meet you. I can't help but keep drowning in it." She cut off his words, leaving him silent.
"Initially, I thought all of this was only my admiration for you. I thought it was the result of the huge gratitude I felt toward you, the feeling of owing you a huge favor," Angelica continued, her voice shaking.
