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

gather in

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

jacket before I could utter a word, leaving the question about my feelings unanswered

I managed to say, but she

don’t have your feelings sorted, Li,” she stated as she put on her

her side, reaching out

Jo, I really do

pleaded, desperate to

feelings for Sophia, but I never acted on

told her

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

evaded my touch, making it

gazing earnestly into

say is that it was different

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

feels right, even destined,

Sophia’s shadow cast doubt on what we

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

I ever

all I can do

searching her

heart pounded with fear as I waited

in a moment that lifted the weight of uncertainty, she leaned

her close, I could feel the gentle warmth of her tears, and it felt like a moment

don’t want to be in anyone’s

return,” she expressed her fears, and I

to feel

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

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

hoped that when the time was right and she discovered my true feelings, she would

was my priority and that I had no intention of letting anything or anyone

wiping away her tears with a smile on

shit again like last night,” she quipped, and

she said, and I chuckled, finding her description of

that dealing with that video, my parents, and

trouble, my mother certainly would have, not

arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that Justin

he had to bear in the

departed the room, our

to apply her eyeliner, and

to the smokey-eye

felt for her went far beyond

I knew deep down that she was someone I

the hope that one day, she would respond positively, easing the

her wholeheartedly; My love will be enough

I arrived at Justin’s office, finding all

barely ate anything,

Charlotte

for a special place,” Josephine replied, giving my hand a playful

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