Chapter 17

"Yes," he said, and I stared at him.

I clutch the hem of my shirt so tightly.

After his answer

He used to have someone else in his life.

"But that was and it is my past. It was over long ago. It can never be my present or future," he said, looking at my face.

I nodded lightly, looking around, trying so hard not to look into his eyes, because I know I will break down if I ever look into his eyes.

Why I will break down is that I have something for him in my heart.

"But it was my past and it will always be my present and future," he said, looking into my eyes.

My grip around the hem of my shirt loosens, making my chest feel light, but the thought of him with some other woman makes me feel so uncomfortable.

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I heard a knock over the door, making me come out of my thoughts.

I went downstairs to open the door.

I looked at the young waitress sm