Stubble crusted his jaw, his whole frame drooping with exhaustion, yet his face trembled with raw excitement. The second his gaze landed on me, though, those tired eyes blazed to life.
"Thank god you're back." He grinned at me, and his eyes turned red at the corners. "It's such a relief you're home. I… I thought you'd never want this ancestral home back anymore. Now that you're here, don't ever leave again."
He strode forward and grabbed my hand. "Come on, let's go home. Don't worry, I kicked Bianca out for good. I saw right through her fake act and exposed her true face for what it was. From now on, it's just you and me, living the happy life we were meant to be. We'll pick a date soon and get married." The more he talked, the more giddy he got, a bright, eager smile spreading across hi
