Chapter 62

Mirabelle’s POV

I swallowed, my throat dry. “But what if you do?” I asked quietly. “What if you keep working with her? And then you end up getting close to her in a way that I can’t handle? What happens to us then?” I finally voiced my insecurity and didn’t act as strong as I did before.

Noah shifted, sitting up fully now, and his expression softened. “Mirabelle, you have to trust me. I’ve never given you a reason to doubt me, have I?” I stared at him for a long moment. I didn’t want to admit it, but I felt like everything had changed.

“I want to trust you,” I finally said, my voice barely above a whisper. “But how can I? I know it’s silly, but seeing you with Natasha—it just feels like you’re slipping away from me.”

Noah’s jaw tightened, and he reached out, placing a hand on my knee. “Mirabelle, you need to trust me. Especially after everything we’ve been through.” I felt my chest tighten.

“I know,” I said, forcing out a smile. “I know you’ve al