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.

to respond, Justin’s voice echoed

should gather in

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

grabbing her jacket before I could utter

say, but she shook her

feelings sorted, Li,” she stated as she put on

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

Jo, I really do

do,” I pleaded, desperate

Sophia, but I never acted on

told her how

attempting to draw her closer by gently tucking a strand

touch, making it clear she needed

Jo,” I pleaded, gazing earnestly into

can say is that

my feelings for Sophia, but it

about us feels right, even destined,

let Sophia’s shadow cast

vanished before we arrived at Grizlo; I just hadn’t found the

I

me, and all I can do is show you how I

implored, searching

with fear as I

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

feel the gentle warmth of her tears,

to be in anyone’s

Sophia’s return,” she expressed her fears, and I

had every right to feel the

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

Josephine was someone I wanted to

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

that she was my priority and that I had no intention of letting anything or anyone cast a shadow over

away, wiping away her tears with a smile

to Justin before he loses his shit again like

she said, and I chuckled, finding her description of Justin’s behaviour quite

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

trouble, my mother certainly would have, not to mention

on me that Justin had to go

for the burden he had to bear in the midst of

I departed the room, our hands entwined

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

used to the smokey-eye look, and strangely,

I felt for her

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

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

her wholeheartedly; My love will be enough for both of

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

ate

Charlotte asked, displaying genuine

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

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