Chapter 59

In a sudden, unexpected moment, amidst the calmness and beauty of the night, I took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to call out to Ian, my heart pounding with nerves. We were both standing on the balcony, indulging in the mesmerizing view of the city beneath us.

"Ian?" I uttered, my voice shaky, as I fidgeted with my fingers, uncertain of how he would react to the weighty question I was about to ask. His attention was abruptly pulled away from the distant horizon, and his eyes met mine, his behavior turning cold and guarded.

"Why?" he responded, his voice lacking emotion. The intensity in his gaze sent a shiver down my spine, making me regret the nerves that had pushed me to speak up.

I stumbled over my words, trying to convey my thoughts through a series of stutters. "I'm...I'm just wondering...do you not think that our families might...you know...do something significant to separate us?" I desperately searched his