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.

respond, Justin’s voice echoed in my mind, interrupting our

should gather in

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

grabbing her jacket before I could utter a word,

say, but she shook her

have your feelings sorted, Li,” she stated as she put

I rushed to her side, reaching out to hold her and prevent

do have my feelings

do,” I pleaded, desperate to make her

for Sophia, but

told her how I

night, but it never happened,” I explained, attempting to draw her closer by gently tucking a

Josephine deftly evaded my touch,

I pleaded, gazing

is that it was

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

feels

Sophia’s shadow cast doubt on

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

I ever

words seem to escape me, and all I can do is show you

searching

pounded with fear as

lifted the weight of uncertainty, she leaned into my arms, resting

the gentle warmth of her tears, and it felt like a moment of emotional release and connection

be in anyone’s

fear Sophia’s return,” she expressed her

had every right to feel the

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

was someone I wanted to love and cherish, even if she wasn’t aware of

my true feelings, she

her, through my actions, that she was my priority and that I had no intention of letting anything or anyone cast a shadow over

away, wiping away her tears with a smile on her

again like last night,” she quipped, and we both shared a

look like he had a fire lit under him,” she said, and I chuckled, finding her description

was understandable, I knew that dealing with that video, my parents, and the entire situation couldn’t

him trouble, my mother certainly would have, not

had just arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that Justin had to go through all this

felt genuinely sorry for the burden he had to bear in the

and I departed the room, our hands entwined as was

took the time to apply her eyeliner, and I couldn’t help

to the smokey-eye look, and

what I felt for her

knew deep down that she was someone I could always rely on and

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

love her wholeheartedly; My love will be

arrived at Justin’s office, finding

ate

okay?” Charlotte

place,” Josephine replied,

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