Chapter 14 Stay With Me

• I was taken aback by his confession, and I didn't know what to say. I had grown to care for Riccardo and I wanted to be with him, but I was scared. Likewise, I didn't know if I could fully trust him, and I was afraid of getting hurt.
• Not only that, but I looked into Riccardo's eyes and said, “Riccardo, I care for you deeply, but I'm uncertain if I can trust you. Furthermore, I'm scared of getting hurt.”
• Riccardo took my hands in his and said, “Alessia, I understand your fear, but I promise that I will never hurt you. I love you and I want to be with you forever. I will do anything to earn your trust, and I will never give you a reason to doubt my love for you.”