ASTRID’s POV

He looked back at me and tightened his jaw.

I stared at him with tears in my eyes.

‘Why are you holding yourself back from me.. Why? You clearly are.. Mateo..’

“Mateo..”

I said again and he looked back at me.

“I won't give you that satisfaction I know you want, Astrid. If you want me, Astrid.. You will come for me.. You pushed me away, Astrid, so I won't chase you anymore.”

I flickered my eyelashes, nodded my head, and smiled a bit.

“You are right.. I pushed you away, Mateo.. And trust me I am really sorry.. I..”

“Can you come closer I can't hear you,...