Chapter 355

Liking someone makes you crave physical closeness. He took her hand like it was the most natural thing in the world and led her towards the bedroom.

Eliza had no idea what he was up to and pulled away, uncomfortable. "What are you doing?"

"The rain's coming down hard outside; stay with me and watch it for a bit."

"What's so special about the rain?"

He ignored her reluctance.

Holding her hand, they made their way to the master bedroom's balcony.

The rain was heavy, splashing against the cobblestone floor, creating ripples and a mist among the greenery.

"Look at this rain, it's so beautiful."

He stood behind her, bracing his hands on the balcony and enclosing her in his arms. His warm breath brushed against Eliza's ear, making her shrink her neck uncomfortably. "Oak Falls gets a lot of rain, almost half the year. It's not very convenient and doesn't seem all that beautiful."

a tinge of

a child on her own, the challenges of life. It made him even

to Falconridge with me. I promise, you won't have to

many women. But Eliza

into the misty rain, her lips barely moving. "You don't know me or my past. Why do

past." He knew they would face this question sooner or later. "For instance, what kind of person was your ex-husband?" Eliza's eyes flickered slightly. Casper was asking her what kind of

a terrible

contract, and during those

me, to hate

me go. What

that

the world. If you don't love,

he

of that first eye contact that was too beautiful giving her the courage

somewhat understanding yet not entirely. "And then,

"He died."

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