Chapter 170: An Act of Self-Sacrifice
Ella felt a wave of frustration wash over her, thinking that men really could be as flirtatious, fickle, and lighthearted as the male lead in the movie.
Hmph!
She shook off Eric’s hand and stomped back into the cabin, her footsteps echoing her annoyance.
Eric chuckled to himself. He hadn’t expected Ella to get upset over such a small thing. But this was what he considered normal behavior in a relationship. Too much rationality and calmness could sometimes make a person seem like they weren’t fully invested. Only when a woman truly cares about a man would she get upset over a simple joke.
This wasn’t pettiness—it was a sign that she cared deeply.
Eric followed her back into the cabin, only to be surprised when he saw Ella sitting next to Rachel, both engrossed in their own games.
Was this some kind of silent protest?
Eric chuckled softly. This little spitfire was becoming increasingly unpredictable, and he found it endearing.
He walked over and bent down to kiss Ella gently on the cheek. "Are you mad?"
His deep, magnetic voice sent a shiver down Ella’s spine, but she responded with a cold huff. "Mad? What does that even mean?"
Eric couldn’t help but smile, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "Alright, don’t be mad. I was just teasing you."