Chapter 41 It’s All up to You

Although Matteo was changing the subject, what he mentioned was another topic we had to deal with.

...

After all, he's been upfront in front of so many colleagues today, so we should talk about it. 

But...

"I'm sorry."

I've been thinking about it for the whole day, but this was the only possible answer.

Matteo pressed his index finger on my lips. "Shh, I know what you are worried about. Don't be afraid to stand behind me. I will protect myself. Only in this way can I protect you."

I was taken aback.

"But..."

I wanted to tell him that Phoenix wouldn't let it go, but Matteo was ahead of me, "You won't get me into trouble."

I had to hand it to Matteo, he really moved me.

I wasn't sure if this meant we were officially in a relationship.

But since then, I would have dinner with Matteo every two days a week.

But my colleagues were still not on good terms with me.

There were many rumours about why I was in jail.

I pretended not to know and ignored them.