"I did, but it's because you surprised me with it. I didn't think I could have this choice again and suddenly I was offered something that I thought I wanted. I didn't even really think before I said yes."

He nodded but said nothing.

Charles was tired of making the first move, always chasing Rosabella.

This time he wants to hear something from her.

She sighed, her brown eyes tired.

"You think I'd leave anyway if you weren't shot? That's what everyone thinks, ...