Rhea Hauffer’s face turned pale.

She looked at Azure in disbelief as she said in a trembling voice, “You… What do you mean? Are you chasing me away?”

Azure said, “You can think of it that way.”

“Why? Can you tell me what have I done wrong? I’m caring about you. I’m worried that you might offend somebody that you shouldn’t. What have I done wrong? You think I’m scared? I’m just worried about you. Don’t you understand?”

Azure looked straight into her eyes. “I understand, but this is also t