Chapter 82. Let’s Be Honest

CHARLOTTE

With my gaze down and my fingers clenched tightly, I whispered, voice trembling,

“For ever doubting your love—for putting you through so many uncomfortable situations—I’m sorry. I promise to do better.”

His expression softened, his thumb still tracing slow circles against my waist.

“Hey…” he said quietly, tilting his head to catch my gaze. “You don’t need to apologize for being scared. I knew what I was walking into with you—and I stayed because you’re worth it. Every single moment.”

I swallowed hard, my eyes burning again.

“You’re so kind… so nice to me. You treat me so well, yet all I pay you back with is awkwardness and distance. You shouldn’t have had to prove anything to me.”

“Maybe not,” he murmured, “but I wanted to. You think I didn’t have my doubts too? That I didn’t question if I was enough for you?”

My head snapped up, my eyes locking with his.

Enough for me?

Is he insane?

Why would someone like h