Lorenzo's tone was much gentler this time compared to his previous apology.
Catherine wasn't used to seeing this side of him.
"You don't need to apologize so formally. Thank you for stopping everything last night—that's more than enough," she said, placing the bag of clothes down beside her.
"These are the clothes you gave me. I'm returning them."
"Consider them a gift. I never ask for things back once they've been given."
"I don't want to owe you anything. Those clothes are way too expensive for me right now."
"Why do you always push me away, Catherine?" Lorenzo asked calmly.
There was no anger in his voice, just a simple statement.
Catherine couldn't find the right words to explain.
How could she tell him she was afraid of falling in love with him again? Afraid of becoming that
