Chapter 637 She gazed into Domenic's deep eyes, masking her sorrow with a slight smile.
"Why would you say that? Are you tired of me? Don't you Likeanymore?” she asked softly. Domenic, feeling her questioning gaze, swallowed hard, his Adam's apple moving visibly.
He rushed to reassure her, "No, that's not it at all.
I love you, all the time.
But..." He paused, reflecting on the loss of his parents.
This tragedy had left him confused about the nature of love, especially the kind that risked everything.
He wondered if love was supposed to be like this.
Deep down, he feared his love for Lindsey might not measure up to someone like Sumner's.
Even though he went out of his way to treat Lindsey right and make her the happiest woman alive, he doubted if his love was the perfect kind the world expected.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCould Lindsey accept him as he was? Domenic started to speak again but then hesitated, choosing his words carefully.
Lindsey had sensed something off about Domenic lately, as if he were avoiding her.
His recent words only added to her suspicions.
Maybe he did resent her.
But then, she remembered his loving vows in the church.
's BunnyBookery Domenic, always steady and unwavering, still had that depth in his eyes where Lindsey saw her reflection.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling them closer with a smile.
"I've said it before, I'm not going anywhere unless you stop loving me. Whether you love me, and how much, I don't need words to know. I'll feel it myself.
And if one day I can't feel your love, I'll leave without a second thought.
"1 "And what do you feel now?" Domenic asked gently, looking down at her.
He was usually so confident and calm, but in this moment, he seemed to be searching for reassurance.
Lindsey answered without words, leaning in to ki*s him.
After the ki*s, she looked up at him, smiling.
"Does that make it clear enough for you?" Suddenly, he reached out, cupping the back of her head, and leaned down to ki*s her lips fiercely.
The passion in his ki*s was intense, as if a fire had been lit within him.
He poured all the pent-up love from his heart into that ki*s, not giving her a moment to catch her breath.
His expression of love was urgent and overwhelming.
Lindsey felt weak and limp in his embrace.
Without his strong hold, she might have collapsed.
She managed to push Domenic away, panting for air.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer face was flushed, and her soft voice sent a thrill through him.
"I can't breathe.
Could you go gentler?" Domenic fought the urge to sweep her off her feet and carry her to the bed.
Instead, he took deep breaths, trying to control his desire.
"Linds, I'm sorry..." His eyes brimmed. with tears, and he looked like a guilty ve dog seeking forgiveness.
He was usually so composed, but now his vulnerability touched M Lindsey's heart.
"What's wrong? Why are you apologizing? I don't understand what you did wrong," she asked, concerned. Domenic, with dry lips, looked directly into her eyes.
"I've been blaming myself for what happened during the fire.
" Lindsey immediately understood why Domenic had been distant lately.
He felt guilty for not having been there to help her during the fire.
Lindsey couldn't help but laugh.
"I was thinking you cheated or something.
And it's just this?"