Chapter 874

Danna lowered her head, staying quiet for a long time. Owen Reid didn't rush her—he was just waiting, hoping she'd give him an answer. "I do like you… but I'm not that naive girl anymore who'd dive headfirst into love. Owen, I just feel like… this isn't fair to you. I've been married, I have a kid. Even if that doesn't matter to others… I'm Gregory's daughter, born from an affair… My very existence feels like a stain." Her voice trembled as her eyes turned red. Deep down, it was just insecurity eating at her. She couldn't accept herself, let alone imagine how much Owen would have to fight just to be with her. "I'm the one who fell for you," Owen said seriously, "and I'm the one who wants this. So it's on me to deal with everything that comes with it—not you. If I can't handle it, then I've got no right to say I like you." He added softly, "Also, Danna, when did being divorced and having a child become something a woman should feel ashamed of? Gregory is him—you're you. That's not on yo