Chapter 76

Bella

"I like you, Daniel," I blurted out without even realizing it. Once the words escaped my lips, I couldn't help but acknowledge the truth behind them. I didn't regret confessing my feelings because deep down, I genuinely meant it, and I suddenly felt the urge to be honest.

Daniel had taken me out on another one of his heartwarming dates, and with everything we had been saying to each other, and how honest he had been with me from the start, I knew telling him how I really felt wasn't the wrong thing to do.

I had been suppressing my emotions, trying to focus on work, and ignore these seemingly trivial feelings. But being here, with him, in this moment, I felt compelled to be honest with myself and with him. It was the right thing to do.

"Did you just say what I think you said, or did I misunderstand?" Daniel asked, his face reflecting visible confusion. I let out a sigh, preparing myself to explain.

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