She nodded slightly as James gave her an out. She looked at Simon with a complicated expression. “I’d like to believe you this time... Simon, please don’t lie to me.”

Even at this time, she was still very hesitant.

Because if she made the wrong choice and trusted the wrong person, then she would likely… lose her most beloved man, which would be a consequence she really couldn’t accept.

“I understand,” said Simon gravely. “If anything happens to him, I’ll give you my ...