Chapter 103

There were still a few things that could be tricky. His grandparents had already met her, and convincing them wasn't going to be easy. But for her, he'd do whatever it takes to bring her into the Sterling family-officially. Still, he knew making her wait like this was unfair. "Ariella, I know you still have feelings for me. Can we try again? I'll make it official this time, you have my word," he said seriously, reaching for her hand again. But she avoided it without hesitation. "I'm sorry, maybe I gave you the wrong idea just now. We were together for two years, and it's hard not to fall into old habits," she said. Especially physically-his touch sparked a reflex in her, but that had nothing to do with love. "I can't be with you. I have a boyfriend now. Whatever's going on between you and Fiona, real or not, you two are still... together in a way. She told me her reasons, and I believe her. So this works out. You live your life, I live mine." Her expression had returned to that familia