So I was only complicating matters by overthinking. “How adorable. I adore you as well.” It warmed my heart to know how much he cared about me. I shouldn't have questioned his motives for taking me into his home, regardless of the way he did it. I despise myself for being weak and vulnerable when it comes to Henry Blackwood.

I moved my head slowly to his and grabbed his mouth without warning because I couldn't lose him. Well, not yet! I was hoping I could win his heart this time, and hopefully, my efforts or martyrdom wouldn’t be wasted. I just wanted to have a complete family for Jillian,...