CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
Jared’s words brought tears to Kate’s eyes. She teetered between self-protection and full disclosure. Both had their risks, consequences that might change her life forever. But if she refused to tell him the truth, if she wouldn’t trust him with that same truth, what did that say about their marriage? Their future? She entwined her fingers with his.
Logically she understood what to do, but her heart remained unconvinced. Not after years of having to prove herself worthy of a home, a family, love.
Kate gnawed on her bottom lip.
He scooted closer. “I want to make this work, but you have to meet me halfway.”
“I let you down.” As the words tumbled from her mouth, she wanted to walk out on him before he did that to her. Her heart, however… Her heart wouldn’t allow her
