Chapter 227

She hadn’t the faintest clue.

Brian always seemed as cold as marble, and although Natalie sensed that she held a unique place in his heart, she had convinced herself that she was merely a stand–in for his sister, who had tragically passed away at just six months old. The thought that Brian’s feelings for her were romantic had never crossed her mind.

The realization that he had reciprocated her love sent a thrilling shiver through her.

“Are you listening?” Brian’s grip on her wrist was firm, his brows knitted together in a frown.

Natalie remained silent, nodding as tears unexpectedly brimmed and spilled over her lashes.

“Why are you crying?” he asked, a note of irritation lacing his voice. He seemed momentarily thrown by her tears, frowning as he cupped her face and cleaned her tears.

But the more he cleaned, the more they flowed. With a sigh, he pressed his lips to the tear trails on Natalie’s cheeks.

why she had broken down in the first place. Perhaps

clouded many of their interactions. It took time for her to regain composure, her eyes sore from crying.

a

Perhaps his feelings had grown beyond his

time he had kissed her, it wasn’t just a simple crush but a deep–seated affection that had

asked after a pause, his

to know if her feelings had initially been unrequited or if his responses were what had

long time ago, I

or after I moved in with you?” she

pulling her back

Natalie was shocked.

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feelings dated back even further than she had thought. Before then, she had been too young and naive, mistaking her dependency

Audrey couldn’t always be there, and gradually, you started to rely on

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