"I heard you. Loud and clear."

Jane mustered up the courage to look Cory in the eyes. "But I really don't understand. Why do you have to say it so harshly?

"Are you afraid that I will be mistaken, or are you afraid you can't control yourself, so you can only use this way to remind yourself—"

"Shut up!" Cory barked. "You think you're so smart, don't you?"

"I …" Jane pursed her lips. "I only hope that you'll give me a chance, and at the same time, a chance to yourself …"

Cory sneered. "I nev