"What do you mean?" Ren asked. He tilted his head, looking innocent as if he truly did not know what she was referring to.
"You said, 'I'm a friend', on the first day," Seraphine asked, "Why did you say that?"
Ren smiled, which made Seraphine felt very uncomfortable. She gulped.
"Because I want to be your friend," he said simply. "Let me be your friend."
Her brows furrowed. "This isn't funny, Ren."
"I'm serious. I just want to be your friend. You know, the one who would help you in need, the one who you can trust!"
Seraphine squinted her eyes. "Did the blonde b***h set you up to this?"
"Nope," Ren shook his head. Then he put one hand on his chest with a pained expression. "I'm hurt that you assumed I have ill intentions to you."
"Don't tempt me to roll my eyes," Seraphine said col
