Chapter 110

Calvin's POV I couldn't take my eyes off her face as I spoke the words. "I liked you." Evelyn's eyes widened a little, and her lips opened in surprise. For a moment, the cool mask she had kept on during our whole conversation broke. I could see the shock on her face. Those eyes looked into mine, searching for any sign that I was lying. I couldn't blame her. Five years of marriage, and I'd never once told her how I felt. "You... what?" she finally managed. The doubt in her tone cut through me like a blade. Cyra growled in frustration within me. "Tell her everything. No more hiding." "I cared about you more than I ever let on, Evelyn." She stood perfectly still, her expression unreadable. This was my only chance. I had to make her understand. I stepped closer and grasped her shoulders firmly enough to keep her in place. "From early in our marriage, something changed for me." My voice came out rougher than intended, years of suppressed emotions finally breaking through. "And that scared m