Chapter 61

We shared a moment of quiet as we locked eyes. His stillness seemed to stem from a reluctance to delve into certain aspects of his story. Recognizing the undisclosed layers, I chose not to press further. Instead, I gently entwined our fingers, aiming to convey my support and solidarity.

We maintained that position for a fleeting moment until he eventually broke the silence.

"I had to eliminate Lorraine; otherwise, she would have taken your life...sacrificed you. I couldn't let that happen."

There’s so much I could ask and say, but I bit my tongue this time. I slowly bobbed my head in understanding.

"Does that suffice to earn you back?"

My heart skipped a beat as I observed him closely. Our eyes locked momentarily, and a faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

“My trust, yes...my heart, almost,” I managed to spurt out. I was fumbling for words, unable to weave it as took in his proximity.

“I figure,” He said slyly as if