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.

as I was about to respond, Justin’s voice echoed in my

should gather in my

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

grabbing her jacket before I could utter a word, leaving

I managed to say, but she shook her

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

side, reaching

I really do have

I do,” I pleaded, desperate to make

have feelings for Sophia, but I

her how I

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

touch, making it clear she

Jo,” I pleaded, gazing

can say is that it was different with

feelings for Sophia, but it

about us feels right, even destined,

let Sophia’s shadow cast doubt on what

I just hadn’t found the right words

I ever

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

implored, searching her

as I waited for

a moment that lifted the weight of uncertainty, she leaned into my arms, resting her head against

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

want to be in anyone’s shadow,

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

every right to feel the way

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

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

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

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, wiping away her tears with a

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

like he had a fire lit under him,” she said, and I chuckled, finding her

was understandable, I knew that dealing with that video, my parents, and the entire

my mother certainly would have, not to

had just arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that Justin had to go through all this

he had to bear in the

and I departed the room, our hands entwined

time to apply her eyeliner,

to the smokey-eye look,

what I felt for

simply incredible, and I knew deep down that she was someone I could always rely on and trust, no matter the

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

then, I was determined to love her wholeheartedly; My love will be enough for both

finding all eyes on

ate anything,

Charlotte

a special place,” Josephine replied, giving my hand

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