Chapter: 2359

She pulled at her hand repeatedly, aiming to break free from his hold. "I never assured you'd succeed in the trial."

Rowland fell into silence.

"Let's just end this if it's bothering you." Mia frowned. "Let go of me first!"

Rather than complying, Rowland's hold tightened further.

Mia whimpered softly, and only then did Rowland seem to snap out of his reverie, hastily letting go of her wrist.