Chapter 48: Newly Found Love

Lizzie's POV Lizzie was still reeling from the revelation that Rick felt the same way she did. She had never imagined that this could happen, and she was having trouble processing it all. But as she looked into his eyes, she knew one thing for sure: She didn't want to lose him. She was willing to take things slow to build a solid foundation for whatever this relationship could become. "I want to get to know you better," she said, her voice soft but steady. "I want to learn about your likes and dislikes, your dreams, and your aspirations. I want to know everything about you." "And I want to share myself with you, too," he said, his voice full of emotion. "I want you to know the real me, the good and the bad. I want us to be open and honest with each other so that we can build a relationship based on trust and understanding." Lizzie's heart swelled with happiness at his words. "I think that's a beautiful way to approach this," she said, her eyes shinin