When we were finally alone in the cottage, I decided to have a heart to heart talk with Christian. “Can we really pull this off, Christian? To be honest, I’m so confused right now.”

“What exactly do you mean, sweetheart?”

“I mean, the whole situation didn’t have a good feel. Your mother loves you and I know that you feel the same. She’s hurting right now because of me,” I said.

“Let’s not stress ourselves so much and rest. Tomorrow is another day and let’s take it one day at a time. Don’t worry, okay?”

“I will try, Christian.”

I said to try but I knew myself better. I had...