The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 354

Enough For Both Of Us ~Liam~ Holding Josephine in my arms felt right.

I knew I needed to make a move because there would be no right time.

We had been interrupted three times already.

I doubted anytime would be right enough to show my intentions.

I thought she would push me away or stop me, but when she responded, Alex and I were at peace immediately.

There was hope that it would work out.

Maybe she had feelings too.

Only time will tell, but I chose to savour that moment with her in my arms to assure her that there was nothing between Sophia and me.

As Josephine gracefully left the dining room, she appeared unfazed, yet Alex sensed a hint of unease.

Observing her take the staircase turn instead of heading for the restroom, I knew something was amiss.

I planned to address the Sophia teases with my cousins.

Since it bothered Josephine so much, I could not let them continue.

As I held Josephine’s hand against my chest, I could see the bewilderment in her eyes.

In that moment, words seemed insufficient to convey my emotions.

My heartbeat became the melody, expressing what words couldn’t.

“I’m going to talk to them about stopping the Sophia jokes,” I said, but Josephine shook her head in response.

“No need, Li.

I believe I can handle it,” she replied, avoiding eye contact with me.

Her words surprised me, and I felt a mix of relief and concern.

“Now that I know there isn’t much between you and her, I can handle it,” she continued.

“But what happens when she returns? Despite my feelings, I genuinely wish her well and hope we find her.

What will you do then? You were planning to confess your feelings to her the night she disappeared.

What happened to those feelings, Li? Did they vanish with her, or did you simply bury them?” she asked, taking a step back, her question bearing undeniable validity.

Josephine’s eyes shimmered with fear, clearly bracing herself for whatever I might say.

Yet, I found myself at a loss for words as well.

“Jo,” I started, but she shook her head, urging me to be honest.

“You have to tell me, Li.

What happened to your feelings for her?” she insisted, seeking an answer.

was about to respond, Justin’s voice echoed in my mind, interrupting

gather in my

now, and then we’re heading to Grandma’s house

her jacket before I could utter a

I managed to say, but she shook her head, clearly

feelings sorted, Li,” she stated as she

reaching out

Jo, I really do have my

I do,” I pleaded, desperate to

did have feelings for Sophia, but I never acted

told her

happened,” I explained, attempting

Josephine deftly evaded my touch, making it clear she needed

gazing earnestly

I can say is that it was

Sophia, but it didn’t take much time at all for me to

about us feels right, even

let Sophia’s shadow cast doubt on

before we arrived at Grizlo; I just hadn’t found the right words or moments to express my

I

to escape me, and all I can do is

I implored, searching

pounded with fear as

she

gentle warmth of her tears, and it

be in

Sophia’s return,” she expressed her fears,

had every right to feel

situation with Sophia had left her feeling unsure, and I didn’t want to

wanted to love and cherish, even if she wasn’t aware

she would come to understand and trust in the depth

and that I had no intention of

her tears with a smile

get to Justin before he loses his shit again like last night,” she quipped, and

like he had a fire lit under him,” she said, and I chuckled, finding her description of Justin’s behaviour quite

that video, my parents,

give him trouble, my mother certainly would

on me that Justin

sorry for the burden he had to bear

the room, our hands

left her room, she took the time to apply her eyeliner,

the smokey-eye

for her went far beyond

was someone I could always rely on and trust,

she hadn’t yet expressed her feelings, I held on to the hope that one day, she would respond positively, easing the

wholeheartedly;

arrived at Justin’s office, finding all eyes on us

barely ate

you feeling okay?” Charlotte

just saving my appetite for a special place,” Josephine replied, giving

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