'Even if my mother finds out later and tries to force me back together with Julian Sterling, that's never going to happen.'
Ryan Sterling was so insecure; she had to give him some assurance to set his mind at ease.
That way, he wouldn't get scared at the slightest sign of trouble in the future.
After a moment of stunned silence, Ryan Sterling turned Evelyn Grant to face him, their eyes meeting.
He gently raised his hand and touched her cheek, needing to confirm that the person before him was real, that the words they were speaking and everything happening were all real.
The warmth of her skin almost made Ryan Sterling's eyes redden in an instant.
"Is the wait really over? I finally have you."
Evelyn Grant looked him straight in the eye and said gently, "I know I shouldn't spoil the mood right now, but you really need to think carefully about what we're about to face."
"I've already thought it all through. I'm not afraid at all."
"What about your mother? She must be furious…"
