Sophie knew deep down that she didn't want Colby to hide things from her. But she wasn't stupid.

What Gordon had hinted at earlier was practically spelling it out for her. Colby's grip on Sophie's hand tightened, his voice low and serious, "I love you."

Those three simple words didn't roll off his tongue as smoothly as they used to.

Colby gently stroked Sophie's hair, saying, "Don't overthink this, just give me some time, okay?" There was a touch of pleading in his voice.

A tone Sophie had never heard from him before.

Colby was definitely keeping something from her.

And it was something big.

Sophie picked up on these signals from Colby's tone. She asked, "Have you cheated on me?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Am I not your first?"

"You're the one and only."

"Have you done something against your principles?"

"No."

were almost

feeling a wave of relief.

to freeze for

who loves me unconditionally. He doesn't have to be rich or powerful, but he has to love me, respect me, and be willing to stand by me for life, never betraying me. Can you promise me that?"

I need," Sophie said.

most important person in our lives. That's enough. Whatever you're hiding from me, I don't need

when

ready. Besides...

it

house in her name, and seemed to want to be with her every

was

like nothing could come between them

to their room hand

silence, pushed open the door and stepped into

watching a pair of swallows outside the window. As Rick was about to speak,

Gordon said.

Ms. Sophie can't handle

see those

the window?" Gordon said.

are known

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