Chapter 23

Even if Ethan didn't care about Rebecca's past, she couldn't pretend it didn't matter. Just when she thought whatever they had was coming to an end, he found another way to confess to her. This time, he made his feelings loud and clear and was bold enough to tell the whole world if he had to. He honestly told her she didn't need to give him her heart and that she could just enjoy being loved. He'd wait for the day she truly fell for him. Eventually, Rebecca gave in. She told herself there was nothing wrong with living in the moment. If the love was real, she'd give it her best. If it wasn't, she'd walk away without regrets. At least her happiness right now was real, and that was enough. At that thought, her arms tightened slightly around Ethan's shoulders. "I love you more today than I did yesterday," she murmured. He chuckled. "It's my pleasure. I also feel the same." … As Rebecca's figure shrank into the distance, Stanley thrashed wildly. He was desperate to run after her and