Chapter 8 Scared Chapter 8 Scared The moment the words left her mouth . Jericho's slap landed without hesitation . " I've been way too nice to you , huh ?! Selly , what the hell's your problem ?! " I held my cheek , shooting him a look full of loathing . He grabbed my wrist and dragged me away . " Come with me ! " +5 Free Cons " No ! " I fought back with all my strength . He looked over his shoulder , eyes burning with anger and disbelief . What the hell are you- " " Let me go ! Get away from me ! " I hit his hands , my tears falling nonstop . I couldn't stand his touch . Every place he touched felt like it was stinging , covered in red rashes . He always had to be the one in control . If he said it was a test , then it was a test . If he said I had to go back with him , I had to follow . He never thought about my feelings , never realized my heart was already in pieces . " Selly ! " At that moment , a clear voice broke in between us . Jericho frowned as he looked at the person approaching . Taking advantage of his moment of shock , I yanked myself free and threw myself into the arms of the person who'd just arrived . " Samuel ! " The relief of seeing Samuel was immense , like finding solid ground after a long fall . Even my body stopped shaking so badly . Samuel held me tight , looking me up and down in a panic . " Are you all right ? Are you hurt anywhere ?! " I gripped his clothes , shaking my head miserably . Before I could even open my mouth , tears began to fall endlessly . " Does it hurt somewhere , huh ? Jericho forcefully shoved Samuel , demanding angrily . " Who are you ? " Samuel glared back at him fearlessly . " I'm her boyfriend ." Jericho frowned , staring at me , then at Samuel in disbelief . " Are you kidding me ? Where did you come from ? Don't you know Selly is my girlfriend ? Are you , the homewrecker , seriously trying to act entitled now ? " 1/3 P Chapter 8 Scared +5 Free Coins Samuel , unhurriedly but chillingly , said . " After you did those despicable things , Selly is no longer your girlfriend . Stop . forcing her . " Jericho laughed . like it was the most ridiculous thing he'd ever heard . " Ask her if she agrees ! She's crazy about me . She can't live without me . Don't play the hero , pretty boy . Selly , come here ! " Seeing me stand still , Jericho's tone turned sharper . " Selly , I said , come here ! " I quietly moved to stand behind Samuel , not giving Jericho another look . Jericho's face finally darkened . He lunged to grab me , but Samuel immediately stepped in front of me . " Selly , get over here right now ! " I nervously clutched Samuel's clothes and shook my head . Samuel said , " See ? She doesn't want to go with you . Mr. Simpson , I advise you to act like a gentleman and stop forcing her . " Jericho's composure slowly crumbled , his jaw tight , fury boiling over . " What do you know , pretty boy ? Selly does anything for me ! Your sudden appearance is useless . Let me tell you , to save me , she acted like a dog- " Samuel's punch cut him off mid - sentence . " Show some respect when you talk ! " Caught off guard , Jericho was knocked to the ground in an instant . He moved to retaliate , but Talia rushed to hold him back . " Jericho , stop ! Everyone's watching . If the reporters come , our acquisition deal isn't- " " Talia , get your hands off me ! " " Jericho ! There will be time for this later . Let's go ! " Talia held onto his waist tightly , and only then did Jericho finally calm down . He looked around , noticing the growing crowd of people leaving work . He glared at me . " Selly , don't come begging to get back together later ! " They walked away , but my body wouldn't stop trembling . " Selly , you're safe now . It's okay . " Samuel anxiously rubbed my arm , and when I suddenly looked up , I realized I was already sitting on the sofa in my room . The scene from earlier and Jericho's threats kept replaying in my head .. Remembering the way he looked at Samuel made me shiver . " I'm sorry ! This is all my fault for involving you ! " I knew how pathetic I looked - just sitting there , crying nonstop like a fool . Samuel gently wiped away my tears . " Don't be afraid . I'll stay by your side . I'm not afraid of being burdened . I'm only afraid you won't ask for my help . " " Samuel , what if he comes after me again ? I'm so scared ! " 2/3 P Chapter 8 Scared Samuel hugged me close . 3 +5 Free Coins " I'm not leaving your side , not for a second . I won't let him lay a finger on you again . Selly , don't be afraid . I've got you . " I rested my head against his chest . His heartbeat was strong and steady . Thump ... Thump ... It was like my own heart was finding peace again . His shoulders were broad and warm . " Selly , I'll keep you safe . " I gave a small nod . I had calmed down , but I couldn't let go of the small bit of tenderness he gave me . Even if it was only a dream , even if I'd end up hurt ... Just this one moment , just this one second . Let me love again . I only wanted this one second . I rested in his arms and slowly fell asleep . In my dream , I was back in high school again . That handsome boy stubbornly held his head high , never backing down no matter how badly he got beaten . " Samuel ... " I murmured softly . " You're calling that bastard again ! " The angry voice jolted me awake . " Jericho ! " 3/3