Chapter 114


Allison couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have a rough idea when it all began?"

Joshua thought for a moment. "If I had to pick a time, it was probably back in high school. Remember when David was bothering you? I stood up to him, and that's when it hit me—my feelings for you were different."

Allison gave a playful pout. "You hid it pretty well."

Joshua affectionately ruffled her hair. "I had to wait for you to grow up."

A touch of sadness clouded his eyes. "After you graduated college, I went to your dad to propose. But you weren't on board and ended up leaving home."

Feeling a bit guilty, Allison looked away, mumbling, "I... I thought my dad was just using me for business I

deals. How was I supposed to know you had it all planned? You never told me."

Joshua suddenly put on a dramatic expression. "Ouch, my wound really hurts."

"What happened?

resting his chin on her head. His voice was soft and soothing. "A

"You're

hurts. Be a sweetheart and let

her head against Joshua's chest, taking in his comforting

making his way through the hotel lobby

"Shawn."

he found himself facing a young

in designer labels, she looked like she stepped

as

sofa, giving him a sly smile. "We will

across from her.

adopted daughter

raised

grinned. "Interested in teaming up with

intrigued but cautious. "What kind

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