"You have to answer my question," Aria said in an emotional tone. "Why did you let that blood bag hit me like that? She didn't just hit me, she also talked me down like trash, right in front of your very eyes and all you did was laugh?"
Aria was almost in tears. She had particularly chosen to talk to Cole without Ashley being there. She had a pint of fear for Ashley and her temper. She didn't want to get slapped again.
"What else was I supposed to do?" he said partially ignoring her by going through the document in his hands.
"Seriously, are you asking me that question?" she said in disbelief. "Do you love her?"
Aria's second statement made him stare at her with treacherous eyes. He took matters of love very seriously.
"You should know your limits," he said in an irritated manner.
