Chapter 55. I Love You

Liesl nodded, “yes. I can forgive you.”

“Good. Now,” he took a breath, “this is hard for me because I’ve never done anything like this in my life, especially after such a short period but I have something I need to say to you, and I need you hear me. Please hear me.”

She couldn’t look away from him. He was intense and serious as he surveyed her. “I’m listening.”

“Good. I was annoyed on Friday morning when you told me how you felt.”

“I knew it,” she muttered.

He chuckled, “not because of what you said but because of the timing and the delivery.” He pushed off the chair and moved to kneel in front of hers, reaching for her hands. “Liesl, you have a very expressive face. Your actions and mannerisms give away what your face doesn’t. Did you really think you were hiding it well you’ve fallen in love with me?”

She blinked, her eyes feeling huge in her head as she felt the blush burning her entire body. “Um.”

He lifted his palm to her cheek, “I alr