Chapter 95

“Seriously?” he says, raising an eyebrow. “You’re not…mad at

me?”

“Daniel,” she says, leaning forward and putting a hand on his cheek. “We’re not together. And we’ve been through a lot. Whatever happens with us, I’m rooting for you. And I hope that you are for me. I hope that we both find people who love us, under

whatever circumstances.”

Daniel traces the rim of his wine glass, considering this. Then, after a moment, he responds. “Thank you, Fay,” he murmurs.

That might be the kindest thing anyone’s ever said to me.”

She leans forward and presses a kiss to his brow, not pushing him.

any further. He’s confessed enough today, she thinks. He’ll tell her

when she’s ready.

“Come on,” Fay says, leaning off the edge of the bed to grab the

bottle of wine on the floor. “Drink up. We’ve got nothing else to do

today. And I’m not going downstairs again until we’re sure your

has cooled

takes another sip, looking at her closely. “And,” he hesitates for

at me…otherwise?”

Chapter 95

at him. “What do you

2/3

wine again, ashamed of himself. “For not… coming downstairs,

away. Saving you.”

She takes a

laughing a little. Actually, she’s very glad that Daniel

if he had seen –

what did she think of it all, all

between them?

when she had a moment alone. Instead, she turns

“no. I’m glad you didn’t. I’m starting to learn. that I can handle myself in this world. Learning…methods. Of managing your father. Of…figuring out

this. “Don’t ever let

you’ve learned to manage

she would

which

“I wonder, though,” she

liked to

Chapter 95

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255