Chương 398: Chapter 159

A red flush colored Riftan's sculpted cheeks.

"That would never happen!"

"H-How can you be certain? It could happen in your—"

"That won't happen again! I hardly sleep as it is."

Maxi knew he spoke the truth. During the campaign, he had often managed with no more than four hours a night. However, she could not ignore the fact that he had been letting his guard down more frequently of late.

While a part of her was glad that he could relax around her, she also feared that others might take advantage of this new side of him.

"N-Nobody makes mistakes on purpose," Maxi said impatiently. "You can't guarantee that you won't—"

"I would never mistake another woman for you," Riftan spat out, stressing each word. "I can recognize your footsteps from thradions away. So stop worrying and get inside."