Chapter 52

The erratic buzz of flashing cameras and recorders, stilled the moment those words left Cillian's mouth. Beside him, Regina felt her expression twitch, threatening to break into a look of anger, frustration, humiliation, but above all, hurt. However, she kept those emotions at bay. She smiled, even when the reporters looked between themselves like bunch's of confused ducklings, muttering words beneath their breaths. "Your enthusiasm is so refreshing, but please, let's not say things that would put Cillian in an uncomfortable situation," She told them, tracing her eyes over each and every one of their faces. The slight disappointment etched in their features made her heart ache. Damn it! She thought, forcing a smile despite the fact that she wanted to grit her teeth. Why had things turned out like this? This was meant to be her night. Cillian was meant to propose to her that night, so why was he out here saying the total opposite. Stealing a glance at him, Regina felt her heart skip a b