The Reason I Keep Avoiding My Childhood Friend

Betrayed and broken in her past life, Arendine is reborn with one goal: a peaceful existence. But her sanctuary is shattered by a relentless, arrogant Grand Duke who refuses to to leave her alone. One slap to silence the jerk was supposed to be end it—instead, it ignited a spark of obsession. Now, he’s begging for more, and his gaze has shifted from hatred to a dangerous, blushing desire. Can she escape the grip of a boy who has developed a taste for her defiance? Dive into the chaos and discover the truth in Chapter 1!