Time seemed to freeze, neither of them shifting their gaze.

After what felt like an eternity, so long that Felicity started to feel a dull ache in her lower back, Miles finally spoke.

"What does it mean, not to settle?"

"It's the same question, Langston. Do you love me? Not the kind of love that comes from growing up together, where you protect me out of a sense of duty. I'm talking about romantic love." She knew all too well that she meant something to Miles.

He cared about her, would even risk everything to keep her safe!

But...

That wasn't love.

Clearly, Miles couldn't see the difference.

She forced a laugh, trying to lighten the mood. "Alright, you better get going. I can make my way back to the K&J Mansion on my own."

Felicity nudged him, but he didn't budge.

"I admit, I don't quite understand what you mean, but if you teach me, I can learn."

How to

"Yeah."

resigned. "There's no need! Langston, I

He finally stepped back.

the moment, she tried

he followed her, supporting her slender arm. "What

He had another option.

what happened back then and last night, and the marriage

want to coerce her using such private

It was disrespectful.

could very well

was no

Are you planning to elope? Watch out, Ms. Sanchez might just

and walk

wouldn't

impasse, as if a

didn't know how to bridge the

"Langston..."

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