Chapter 138. Comfortable Silence

LYLE

Is it possible for my heart to leap for joy at the sight of her? Even knowing she’s mine and that she’s using my name as hers?

Watching her carefully lift up the lower portion of her gown so it wouldn’t be stepped by her, I felt like watching an angel. Everything she does, she does with grace.

“Do you need help with anything?”

I offered as she almost tripped.

If only I could not blink, I wouldn’t. The forest green sparkly gown looked so perfect on her. The empire cut flattered her body and looked amazing all in all. Not everyone can pull an empire-cut gown. But this is Ashlene; she can pull off even a sack of rag.

Her hair moved as she stepped. They were let down on either side of her face. Her makeup was light, giving more attention and detail to her eyes. Oh, I could drown on them whole night.

“Nah, it’s just a gown,” she said, shaking her head.

“…which looks insanely attractive on you. It looks phenomenal,” I said, grabbing my