Crying? Her?
Ivy froze and touched the wet tears on her cheeks. It was only then that she realized that she was crying.
But why? She had faced situations worse than the current situation, and yet not once had she cried (except for the time when Silas had died and her family died), but today... Her heart felt heavy.
She felt a lump in her throat and a strong urge to bite Silas.
Silas tightened the hug, while his hand carefully wiped away her tears.
Ivy froze in his arms, her fists trembling as she hit his chest weakly. "Let me go, Silas! I would rather not see your face!"
But Silas only held her tighter, his voice shaking now.
"No, I won't let go. Not until you hear me. Patricia means nothing to me. She was never my choice. It was a stupid plan, and I regret it every second. She was never engaged to me. The only one I want is you, Ivy."
Her chest rose and fell quickly, her eyes burning red. "What plan?"
