Benjamin quickly pulled Ariel's hand just as she was about to run away. "Ariel, don't run. I have something—" A loud slap cut off his words.

Shivering, Ariel glared at him with reddened eyes. "Never show up in front of me again! I have nothing to say to you!"

To show his sincerity, Benjamin quickly released her and raised both hands in the air as if he were surrendering. "You're going to marry into the family soon. Do you really want our relationship to stay like this? I mean, I'm going to b