Chapter 670

I objected immediately. "Don't put words in my mouth. I never said I disapproved of you." "If you do, then why won't you marry me?" Zane asked. It was clear this was a sore subject for him. Gripping the suit, he strode toward the door. I stayed in place, watching him leave. Maybe it really was true—when people loved someone, they couldn't help but crave their approval, long to be recognized as husband and wife, and hope to spend their lives together. Realizing I wasn't following, Zane stopped and turned around. Calmly, I said, "Willow will be back tonight." He looked disappointed that I wouldn't give him a straight answer. I added, "We should talk to Willow about this first. If she agrees, we'll get married. If not, we'll just keep dating." Zane knew I was making the right choice, but that didn't make accepting it any easier. He had wanted me to say yes without worrying about anyone else's say in it. But if anyone understood me, it was him—he knew I wouldn't do that. After a