Chapter 632

After Gideon left, Giselle felt a ripple of emotions stir within her. After all, this man had cared for her through her darkest days, standing by her for a whole year as she struggled to regain her independence. He had helped her rise from a helpless wreck, incapable of even basic self-care, to a functioning, independent person. The hardships they had endured together were something she would never forget. However, gratitude and admiration couldn't be confused with love, no matter how close they had grown over the year. To Giselle, Gideon was a kindred spirit with shared interests, a loyal confidant, a companion who understood her deeply, and a friend who supported her without question. Their bond could take any form of friendship, but it would never become romantic. With Gideon, she felt steady and at ease. There was no heartache, no fear of loss, no restless longing, yet there was also none of the exhilaration, sweetness, or romantic sparks that made her heart race. She finally