“And that difference you were saying was the thing that complicates how you look at relationships?” Rubick nodded. It was already an obvious question. But Lahynna just wanted to confirm it.

“I was eaten by my insecurities, Belle. I admit I am afraid you might change. I was still safe when you were studying in college since you were far from here. But now that you stayed in our town and worked at DJP, my fear grows more. I was afraid that little by little, you distanced yourself away from me the moment you discovered everything?”

Rubick gently confided.

“I am afraid to enter into a relationship. I had nothing...