{VICTORIA} WE halted our walk just in front of the fence of my house. We faced each other, exchanging sweet smiles that made this moment feel like a dream. I never thought that Jackson would look at me this way again after what I did to him. He took both of my hands and brought them close to his lips, planting a soft kiss on my knuckles while maintaining eye contact with me. My heartbeat quickened. In every action of his, he treated me like a princess. His left hand began to caress my cheeks as he took a step closer, closing the gap between our bodies. As our bodies collided, I could sense a surge of electricity running through my veins. "I missed you. I'm glad you came back. I've been waiting for you all these years," he affectionately expressed to me. "As I promised, I would always

