I couldn't deny it was sweet to hear.

So sweet that for a moment, I almost wanted to forget everything that had happened. But I still couldn't let go completely.

My heart was already deeply etched, and barricaded.

It was like before, when he didn't come home all night, I never doubted him. I'd only think he was working too hard for Luxora Group.

But I couldn't trust him anymore. That doubt was there in me. Like the revolving beam of a lighthouse warning me away from ...