Chapter 156 Conspiracy (1)

• Dane was lost in the count of how many times he'd fallen for her. Three, four, or more? It didn't matter. He was too proud to admit it openly, but his soul was soaring among the clouds at this very moment.
• His heart throbbed with a love so profound that he couldn't help but lean in, gently pressing his lips against her soft cheek in a tender kiss.
• Scarlet felt the warmth radiating from him for the first time. She could sense his feelings wrapping around her like a comforting blanket, and yet she chose to turn a blind eye to them.