But over time, when she recognized her own strength, those insecurities transformed into a drive, not to prove herself to anyone else, but to become better for herself.
Now that she'd thought it through, Addison knew she just had to wait for Levi to reach that realization on his own, little by little. His voice suddenly broke the silence, pulling her back to the moment. She met his eyes, seeing how desperately he was searching for the truth in her words.
"Do you… believe in me that much?" he asked. She could hear the tremor in his voice, fearful, fragile, like he was terrified that he was only imagining her reassurance out of sheer desperation.
Addison didn't speak, but she nodded. Right now, Levi looked like a pitiful puppy in her arms, full of insecurities and fear, and the sight reminded her painfully of her past self. It felt as if their roles had reversed, and he was the one who needed her this time.
