Chapter 38 Aftercare

• I couldn't help but smile at his attempt to express himself. He probably thought that speaking like this would appease me, and he wasn't wrong.
• "I just want us to be okay, Bella. I don't want us to fight. I don't want you to drift away."
• I still couldn't believe what was happening. It felt surreal to see Leandro like this, vulnerable and not his usual cold and dangerous self. My shoulders slumped, and I tightly held his hand. I was brave enough to admit that I was in the wrong.