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

should gather in my

now, and then we’re heading to Grandma’s house to investigate the crime,”

grabbing her jacket before I could utter a word, leaving the question about my

I managed to say, but

sorted, Li,” she stated as she put

leave, I rushed to her side, reaching

really do have my

I do,” I pleaded, desperate to make her

for Sophia, but I never acted on

never told her how

attempting to draw her closer by gently tucking a strand

my touch, making it clear she

pleaded, gazing earnestly into her

can say is that it was

feelings for Sophia, but it didn’t take

feels right,

shadow cast doubt

I just hadn’t found the right words or

doubt I

can do is show

implored, searching her eyes

with fear as I waited for her

weight of uncertainty, she leaned into my

her tears, and it felt like a moment of emotional

don’t want to be in

me a reason to fear Sophia’s return,” she expressed her

had every right to

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

heart, I knew that Josephine was someone I wanted to love and cherish, even

feelings, she would come to understand and trust in the depth

I was determined to show her, through my actions, that she was my priority and that I had no

away her tears with a

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

had a fire lit under him,” she said, and I chuckled,

video, my parents, and the entire situation couldn’t have been easy for

my father didn’t give him trouble, my mother certainly would have,

it weighed heavily on me that Justin had to go through

sorry for the burden he

departed the room, our hands entwined as was

room, she took the time to

smokey-eye look, and strangely, it

what I felt for

incredible, and I knew deep down that she was someone I

on to the hope that one day,

then, I was determined to love her wholeheartedly; My love

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

barely ate

you feeling okay?” Charlotte

for a special place,” Josephine replied, giving

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