"Jepherson refused to look back, and Stella let out a scornful laugh, ""Why did I fall in love with someone like you?"""

"That was a mistake from the start. Love needs to be mutual, Jepherson replied."

"You may not love me, but you have no reason to stop me from loving you. Compared to her love for you, mine is greater, stronger, and more persistent. Nothing can cause it to waver. It's as sturdy as a rock."

"Hearing that, Jepherson turned to look at Stella with some amusement, ""Are you sure you love me?"""

"A hundred percent. Stella had placed everything on the line, and there was no way she...