Chapter 329

Diana was caught off guard. She pulled her hand away from Barrett and stepped back. "I'm sorry, Barrett..." she said, clearly flustered.

Barrett didn't push any further. Instead, he continued, "Diana, every day, my heart chooses you. If you ever want to, you can choose me too."

Diana heard his words but didn't resist as she had before.

"Barrett, if Uncle Connor finds out you've been saying these things to me, he won't just let it slide. Please, don't do this anymore," she said, trying to maintain her composure.

"Diana, you're only fooling yourself. Isn't it obvious who Connor likes? If you keep this up, you'll only end up hurt."

will always choose him," she replied firmly. "So, Barrett, don't waste

confusion. Had Uncle Connor already fallen for someone

Pax took his time coming back. He had just done something significant. When he returned, he found Connor sitting

was off, Pax felt comfortable calling him uncle. Connor glanced at the tent across from him and said, "You go on to sleep.

to join him by the fire. "I'll keep watch too, just in

"Uncle, you and Diana know each other,

worry-even fear-was something Pax had never seen before. It was as if Diana was the most important person to

maintaining boundaries, especially with strangers. Over the years, aside from Diana, he hadn't been linked to any other women. The younger family members even speculated he might be averse to women, Yet, he had initiated a hug with Diana.

only end

pursuing Diana. You've always supported everything I do even when it was unconventional. Why can't you support me this time? I like

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