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.

Justin’s voice echoed in my mind,

gather in my

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

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

say, but

have your feelings sorted, Li,” she

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

I really do have my

I do,” I pleaded, desperate to

did have feelings for Sophia, but I never

told her how

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

deftly evaded my touch, making it clear she

pleaded, gazing earnestly into

I can say is that it was different with

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

us feels right,

shadow cast doubt on

I just

I ever

and all I can do is show

implored, searching her eyes for

pounded with fear as

uncertainty, she leaned into my arms, resting her head

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

be

reason to fear Sophia’s return,” she expressed

to

with Sophia had left her feeling

someone I wanted to love and

when the time was right and she discovered my true feelings, she would come to understand and trust in the depth of my affection for

I was determined to show 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 her tears with a smile on her

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

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

give him trouble, my mother certainly would have, not to mention Lord

on me that Justin

sorry for the burden he had to bear

our

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

the smokey-eye look, and

for her

that she was someone I could

her feelings, I held on to the hope that one day, she would respond positively, easing

to love her wholeheartedly; My love

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

ate anything,

Charlotte

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

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