Chapter 52. I Can Wait for You

Penelope put her hand on his shoulder and said, "If I had met you earlier, it probably would have ended differently."

"In any case, this is not our ending," he replied. He lowered his head and kissed her lips. "For me, this is just the beginning."

Penelope laughed. "How do you start?"

"I'm serious about pursuing you. After your careful consideration, you promised me. This is the end."

"This is a script in your head?" she teased.

"This is our future."

"I like this future," she said with a smile.

"Then you stay here," he looked at her, appearing as calm as usual, but his heart was beating fast.

Penelope shook her head. "I haven't prepared to settle here. Everything is in New York."

"I can wait for you."

"How long can you wait?" she asked, smiling as she played with his tie.

"How long do you need?" he asked seriously, seeming ready to wait for a long time. She realized he wasn't joking.

"I like you