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

should gather

and then we’re heading to Grandma’s

jacket before I could utter a word, leaving the

but she shook her head, clearly

feelings sorted, Li,” she

side, reaching out to hold

do have my feelings sorted

I pleaded, desperate to make

for Sophia, but I never acted on

her

never happened,” I explained, attempting to draw her closer by gently tucking a strand of hair

my touch, making

gazing

can say is that it was

so long to realise my feelings for Sophia, but it didn’t take much time at all for me to fall for

feels right, even destined,

let Sophia’s shadow cast doubt

I just hadn’t found the

I

escape me, and all I can do is show you

implored, searching her eyes

with fear as

the weight of uncertainty, she leaned into my arms, resting her head

her tears, and it felt like a moment of emotional release

be

reason to fear Sophia’s return,” she expressed

right to feel

left her feeling unsure, and I didn’t want to do anything to

Josephine was someone I wanted to love and cherish, even if

when the time was right and she discovered my true feelings, she would come to understand

that she was my priority and that I had no intention

away, wiping away her tears with

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

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

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

trouble, my mother certainly would have, not to mention Lord Alexei and

had just arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that Justin had to

burden he had to bear in the midst

our hands entwined as was becoming

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

was gradually getting used to the smokey-eye look, and strangely, it was growing on

for her

knew deep down that she was

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

determined to love her wholeheartedly;

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

ate anything,

feeling okay?” Charlotte asked, displaying genuine

special place,” Josephine replied, giving my hand a

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