The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)

Chapter 620 Forcing Her to Face Her Feelings

"What are you trying to say?" Zachary pressed a hand against the wall, effectively

trapping Sophia in front of him.

"Sophia, look at me. I know what you're afraid of. I know your past-every

struggle, and every hardship. You went through it all with me by your side.

"I understand your pain better than anyone. I ache for you more than anyone else

ever could. I want to protect you, to cherish you. Give me a chance, please.

"If there's even a little bit of affection, even the smallest flicker of feeling for me in

your heart, then give me this chance. Give yourself a chance too. Alright?"

His intense and unwavering gaze burned into hers. "We've known each other for

years. I won't make empty promises, and I won't swear on things that don't matter.

I'll prove myself with my actions.

"My feelings for you are real. I want to take care of you, to be with you, and to

never leave your side.

"Sophia, take a gamble. One last time.

"I won't let you hurt again. Trust me."

His gaze was too intense, and his presence was too overwhelming. Even though

there was still a distance between them, Sophia felt like there was nowhere left to

run.

He had been with her for so many years. He knew all of her pain and her secrets.

People said that companionship was the longest confession of love. In all these

years, he never had another woman by his side.

Even as a doctor, she was the only patient he ever truly cared for.

"Sophia, can you be a little braver?" He leaned in slightly and said in a coaxing

"voice, "You just need to answer me honestly. Do you have even a little bit of love

for me?

"You don't have to do much. Just stand where you are and wait for me to come to

you. Just take one step toward me after I've taken 99 steps toward you."

Sophia's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, and her mind suddenly went blank.

think

she

She only knew that whenever she was

always went to him.

wouldn't even say anything. She'd just sit in his office,

and

patiently sit with her, listening-never rushing, never

secrets, yet he always treated her with kindness and

was always the one

her chest, searching for an answer.

feelings for

No.

She did.

was just too

be brave,"

reached out and took her hand in his. His palm was large,

if you can honestly tell me

me, I'll

hear the truth. Can

but the heat of his grip made her shiver. She couldn't

but she could feel his presence

"Sophia, look at me."

voice was deep and gentle. "Don't look away. Look at me

answer."

told us to buy groceries," she finally whispered in a barely audible

face was burning, and her heart was racing. "If we don't leave now,

make it in time."

already food in the kitchen.

this morning."

softly. "Ms. Blair

was your boyfriend,

that you wanted to

to me but hesitated.

us out on purpose to

time alone.

don't want to wait anymore. If I don't say it now, you'll just

pretending you don't know.

yourself. Do you want to be

and her vision

wanted to, but

about her past, but

my parents, you don't have to be." He

about my feelings for you for a

also know you were once engaged to Sky. They even warned me

that I shouldn't be the third party in your relationship. So, I

as your therapist

me?" She gathered

him with red eyes. "I'm not a good person

love. There's only who you

gently. "If you want to know when I fell for

high school.