Celia was stunned, her mind completely blank.

She replayed his words in her head.

He said he loved her.

But she couldn't shake the feeling that it was all just a figment of her imagination.

As Dominic finished speaking, he quickly regained his composure and pulled her close, holding her tightly. With a soft whisper, he pleaded, "Celia, please listen to me. I can't bear the thought of you with someone else. Let me stay and help you, okay?"

Celia ...