Scott straightened up, and Julissa, still feeling anxious, sat up as well.
"Are you… mad?" she asked hesitantly.
Scott glanced at her.
He wasn’t angry, but he did look disappointed—heartbroken, even.
That look made Julissa feel so guilty that she almost wanted to take back her words and let him continue what he was doing…
She tugged at his sleeve. "Mr. Nichols, can you give me a little more time?"
Scott gently stroked her cheek, his gaze filled with tenderness.
"Maybe you still don’t believe we’ll last, but that’s okay. I’ll slowly make you believe."
His words stunned Julissa for a few seconds.
Then, she opened her arms, wrapped them around his neck, and threw herself into his embrace.
There was nothing more touching than the promise of a future together.
And nothing more consid
