As Oliver's lips drew ever nearer, Josefina's hands pressed against his firm chest, thinking to push him away when his mouth slid past hers and whispered into her ear. "Josie, thank you."

A shiver ran through Josefina, an electric current coursing through her body as she stared blankly at Oliver.

His face was inches from hers, his handsome features pleasing to the eye. His eyes, no longer the crimson fury from before, held a gentle warmth.

"Josie, your trust means the world to me," he said with a soft smile, propping himself up on one elbow.

Josefina's heart melted a little. Oliver had that look of a lost puppy, and his tender gaze was utterly captivating.

"Oliver, please get up now."

But Oliver continued to hold himself up, his gaze intense upon her. The room was as bright as day, allowing Josefina to see every expression on Oliver's face. Their position was intimate, and Josefina, pushing at him, said, "Let's talk properly. Get up."

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need to know. Everyone has a history. We shouldn't dwell on the

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be crazy? You're not." In her mind, Rowan was the real scum. He had cheated and fathered a child

the room as he crushed the cigarette butt into

child with no

she did. Her soft hand caressed Oliver's head, leaving him

as Josefina's phone rang, giving her the excuse

Hattie's concerned voice came from the speaker. "Josie, Sweetie, you're still not back? Work's been rough, huh? How about you just

was gentle, "Mom,

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