Lindsey felt her heart being clenched by an unseen force, causing her aching pain.

“and how did you finally escape?” she asked, her voice still trembling.

“The neighbor’s girl found me during a visit and rescued me.

Fortunately, my grandfather was home that day, so he protected me from my uncles.

Once Domenic concluded his narrative with composure, his once calm demeanor gave way to a coldness that settled in his dark eyes.

However, he swiftly suppressed the surging emotion.

Gently, he rubbed his chin against Lindsey’s head and spoke, “Linds, you mentioned not knowing much about me.

It’s not that I’m unwilling to share my family history, but the truth is that I have no family except my grandfather.

My grandfather is a traditional and stubborn man, not easy to connect with.

I worry that meeting him might stress you out.

I always thought I’d introduce you when the time was right, but I overlooked your feelings.

I’m sorry.

It dawned on Lindsey that Domenic never talked about his family because of this.

cupping Domenic’s handsome face,

“I’m sorry.

idea you experienced such

just too eager to

that if you ever left me, I wouldn’t even know where to

tightened his embrace,

on her

We’re engaged.

my fiancée and

you; I’ll be by your side for

too late for

her head, ki*sing his prominent Adam’s

as she whispered, “I won’t run away because

then buried her flushed face in

apple bobbed with

hand under her chin, he lifted Lindsey’s

meet his gaze.

thin lips met hers in a

“Me too.

you the

anticipated leaving the

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