“Was it just a coincidence?”

“Absolutely.”

Bianca smiled faintly. “Okay, I’ll believe you this time.”

“Bianca,” Dave suddenly spoke softly, looking deeply into her eyes. “I have feelings for you. I can only see myself with you. I might not be wealthy, but I can earn enough to take care of a family. If you’re with me, I’ll make sure you have a happy life.”

Right now, Dave couldn’t tell Bianca who he really was. He wanted to protect her from ...