As Alyssa stared at the man in the photo, her heart clenched with each beat, then raced erratically.

The yellowing border indicated the photo's age.

In the image, Jonah and the man appeared intimately affectionate.

Even though the photo couldn't speak, Alyssa could tell that Jonah and he were lovers. Their affection for each other was evident in

the depth of their eyes.

Jonah's smile in the photo was so bright and warm. Even Alyssa, who had been raised by Jonah since childhood, had never seen

such a smile on his face, not even when he was with Julien.

Somehow, a murky and inexplicable emotion lodged in Alyssa's chest, causing her discomfort.

Suddenly, she heard steady footsteps outside the study.

Alyssa quickly put the Bible back in its place and slipped the photo into her pocket.

door to the study

wearing dark blue silk pajamas, entered leisurely. When he saw Alyssa, a smile crept on his face. "When did you

wait for

"Not too long."

stiffened slightly as she glanced

to sleep in. We had a good tlast night, so | doubt he'll be up before afternoon." Jonah's

affection as he

a deep breath before saying, "Jonah, could you close

He turned to close the door and then

What happened?”

lowered her eyelashes and slowly retrieved the photo from her pocket

Jonah?"

drained of color. His heart clenched painfully before plunging

palpitations.

many years had passed, but his heart still pounded violently when

the affirmative answer

trembled as he took the photo. His voice

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