Diane’s P.O.V.

Not everyone had the courage to tell the truth, most especially if they wanted to forget everything about that rumor. But Liam was different—he was willing to tell me everything. All I had to do was prepare myself and listen to him intently.

For that, I cupped his face, softly gave him a peck on his lips as I interlaced my fingers with his. “I promise,” I guaranteed. This was what I wanted. Whatever it was, I would forgive him with all my heart, as long as he would be all honest to me.

He drank from his iced tea, and I did the same thing from my...