Nina narrating:
I couldn't help but fall even more in love with this man. He was ready to withstand humiliation (I was one hundred percent sure that Peter and Garrett wouldn't let it pass so easily) and explode in his pride to keep me happy.
I could somewhat understand James's reasons for doing what he did, and even the love and care he had for me, but it still didn't make the situation any easier for me.
I was literally caught in the middle.
— Damn. Nina...
I shrugged. What more could I say about it?
— Dad, just know that I know what I'm doing. Luke is a good person. Trust me.
He sighed, but nodded.
— Alright. I trust you. Anyway, I'm not an i***t. I might overestimate my abilities sometimes, but I'm not completely out of my mind. After that little demonstration earlier, I prefe
