Chapter 140. Open the Gate

She felt so embarrassed! Her face was red, her skin was pale, and she had cold sweat. She was holding herself from running out of the room, 'Money over Love,' but Bee kept screaming those words, forcing her to stay.

She swallowed hard, then nodded faintly, "Can you give me a space? I need to digest everything," she pulled her hands from Adrian and avoided his gaze.

Adrian looked sad, "Leah, I swear to God I love you so much! I never had this feeling for anyone! I want us to be together, but I also don't want you to feel uncomfortable because of what might happen. I didn't mean to hurt you or to push you away; I want us, and I need us! Please, don't you ever think that I don't love you because I do, I'll always do..." he begged.

She could catch that sincerity on his face. He was so sincere, fragile, and confused.

She took a deep breath and then nodded her head,

"I know. Listen, I'll be fine