A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 695

She didn't know how to refuse after hearing him say that. After all, he was the one working up an awful sweat to get them back. She could only hide her furiously blushing face and continue to hold onto his neck.

Seeing Vivian snug in his arms, Finnick spoke with a voice full of self-blame, "Everything that happened today is my fault, Vivian. It's because I didn't protect you well enough. I promise, this will never happen again. I'll always protect you and keep you out of harm’s way.”

Vivian's heart sped up erratically again. She felt herself falling for Finnick's eyes that were filled with deep affection.

No. If this keeps up, I might actually fall in love with Finnick again...

She hurriedly turned her gaze away. Vivian lowered her head to avoid seeing Finnick. "Let's head back. Everyone's probably worried sick about us."

After seeing Vivian react so evasively towards his affection, a streak of pain flashed in Finnick's eyes. How long will I have to wait until she accepts me again?

Finnick's lips curved into a soft smile, disguising his sorrow. "Alright, let's head back now."

None of them spoke on their way back. Finnick was worried about the state of Vivian's injury. All he wanted was to send her back safely and quickly. On the other hand, Vivian kept silent because she felt embarrassed.

But he did rescue me... Vivian hesitated before saying, "Finnick. Thanks for saving me this time. I don't know when I would been found if it weren't

for you."

Finnick lowered his head to get a better look at her. "You don't have to be so formal with me. I already said, this whole thing is my fault. It happened because I didn't protect you."

"How are you to be blamed?" Vivian retorted anxiously. "It's all because I'm dumb. I trusted someone that I shouldn't have."

Thinking back to how Shannon mocked her, Vivian's anger burned like wildfire. I'm so stupid. I knew that Shannon had it in for me, yet I still trusted her earlier today.

"Fire Shannon once we get back. You can't keep people like her around you," Finnick warned.

Although he spoke softly, his gaze hardened with a coldness.