He was truly, passionately in love with her.
She always used her age as an excuse, but he didn't care.
"Holly, Candice needs a father, and I..."
Sebastian Pierce gazed at Holly Sinclair with deep affection, his large, warm hand clasping hers. "...need you!"
Holly was afraid to see him looking so serious.
She pinched the bridge of her nose, a headache forming. "Sebastian Pierce, you have so many other options—"
"You're the only one I want!" he cut in, his every word firm.
"But I..."
'Three years ago, she'd had her heart broken. For the rest of her life, she never wanted to get caught in the whirlpool of romance again.'
"I know you don't love me yet, but feelings can grow. Holly, I believe that one day, you'll give your heart..." Sebastian's gaze was scorching, his eyes filled with fiery emotion. "...to me!"
"Sebastian Pierce, our engagement is just a transaction," Holly said, callously throwing cold water on him.
