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.

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

should gather

we’re heading to Grandma’s house to investigate the crime,” Justin announced, diverting

her jacket before I could utter a word, leaving

I managed to say, but she shook her head,

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

to her side, reaching

really do have my

I pleaded, desperate to make her

for Sophia, but I never

her how I

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

my touch, making it

pleaded, gazing earnestly

can say is that it was different

realise my feelings for Sophia, but it didn’t take much time

about us feels right, even destined,

Sophia’s shadow cast doubt on

I just hadn’t found

doubt I

me, and all I can do is show you how I feel through my

searching her eyes

pounded with fear as I waited for her

weight of uncertainty, she leaned into my

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

want to be

reason to fear Sophia’s return,” she expressed her fears, and I responded by gently stroking

to feel

that my handling of the situation with Sophia had left her feeling unsure, and I didn’t want to do

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

discovered my true feelings, she would

actions, that she was my priority and that I

away, wiping away her tears with

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

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

knew that dealing with that video, my parents, and the entire situation couldn’t have been easy

my mother certainly would

had just arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that

sorry for the burden he had to bear in the

and I departed the room, our hands entwined as

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

to the smokey-eye

for her went

was someone I could always rely on and trust, no matter the

her feelings, I held on to the hope that

her wholeheartedly;

office, finding all eyes on us as

ate anything,

you feeling okay?” Charlotte asked, displaying genuine

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

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