Seven Years of Marriage with Jake

Chapter 72

Chapter 4

I liked Patrick, and that was my biggest secret.

Before Yaritza appeared, he was the brother I adored and looked up to the most.

He would help me with my homework patiently and travel miles just to buy my favorite little cakes.

On the anniversaries of my parents' deaths, he would always be by my side, sharing my grief.

He once said, "You will never be alone. No matter when or where, I will always be there for you."

Over time, my feelings for Patrick shifted from simple reliance to a deeper affection.

past. My feelings for him

imagined he would find out about my feelings, nor did I expect him to reveal them

emotions of shame and humiliation

"Yes, but now I've seen you for what

matter.

rushed to the hospital after suffering

carried away on a stretcher, Patrick and Yaritza

with deep affection, "I love Yaritza. In my heart, she will

us! Not my

by his words, was

are in love. We will prove to everyone, with time, that we'll end up in marriage. And we hope you will all attend our wedding one

at the time, to choke and cough violently. Both were suspended from school for two weeks as punishment. Patrick, furious at Dustin, thought his

refused to visit

took on the responsibility of looking after Dustin. I was deeply grateful to this middle-aged man,