Chapter 41

As soon as Alex left, Vince turned to look at me directly in the face as if there was something on my face that he couldn’t easily describe.

“Laura, I trust you, but this situation with Alex is putting a strain on us. We need to address it,” Vince said, his voice a mixture of concern and determination.

I nodded, appreciating his commitment to facing challenges head-on. “I agree, Vince. Let’s talk about it openly and honestly.”

We found a secluded bench beneath a sprawling oak tree, the rustle of leaves providing a soothing backdrop to our conversation. Vince took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving mine.

“I love you, Laura. More than anything. But I can’t ignore the fact that this guy is actively pursuing you, even though you’ve made it clear where you stand. It’s affecting us, and I won’t let anything come between us,” Vince declared, his jaw set with resolve.

I reached for his hand, intertwining our fingers. “Vince, I love you too, and I appreciate