Arianna saw his eyes and stepped backwards in two steps. This face Jace was wearing was similar to the one he used to wear back then when she just met him.

"You should have told me that I am not so important to you as the career you are pursuing"Jace blurted, he sniffled, his tears giving way.

"What are you saying, Jace? Have I done anything wrong!"Arianna asked, still walking backwards and Jace kept following her.

Jace sobbed? He really did. ...