But new wounds were easy to stop, and old wounds were difficult to heal.
Even though Adrian paved a spacious road for Carina, it was difficult to heal the scar in her heart.
The high-profile display of her pride and arrogance to the world was just a cover-up of her inner sensitivity and vulnerability.
Carina liked to laugh.
But she was not happy, very unhappy.
Because Carina had never let go of the past.
How could she let go?
That experience, that proof, was a shame engraved into her body, the greatest fear of her life.
Adrian would not actively touch Carina's scar.
He would wait until she was willing to reveal her feelings to him and let him touch them.
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In the restaurant, the romantic and gentle saxophone had been replaced by melodious and soothing violin music.
The warm
