His question re-echoed in my head and rang in my ears. If Chase had some big, dirty secret, like the one I had, and I got to find out from someone else in the end, would I act any differently? Would I shun the man or just try to understand like he said he would do for me?
I nodded. “If it is for a good reason, then yes. If you are willing to give me the benefit of the doubt, then I would also be willing to do the same for you, Chase.”
Chase beamed. “Thank you, Eleanor. That means more than you can ever imagine.”
“You’re welcome and thank you too.”
After that, Chase and I said our goodbyes, and my mind was put at rest once more, knowing that both Chase and I were okay. The minute I fell on my bed, I found it easy for me to fall asleep, and it didn’t take long for me to soon find myself
