Chapter 18

In the end, Wilson had done all that for Samantha. His friends were stunned into silence, unable to fathom what was so special about her that he would go to such extreme lengths. Wilson held up the rejected engagement ring, his eyes soft with longing. "I've had plenty of women interested in me over the years, flattering me and trying to win my favor. Ultimately, I never really felt anything for them, as I only enjoyed the attention they'd given me. "It wasn't until I met Sam that I felt my heart race for the first time. You wouldn't believe it, but when Sam played the piano on stage, she had this glow about her. It was then that I realized that I wanted to be by her side and become the most important person in her life. "You know, she's someone who's always lacked a sense of security. I pursued her for three years before I could finally win her over. In all our years together, she's been my constant support, always gently and patiently encouraging me. It didn't matter what I was go