Chapter 48 You Still Love Me?

(Rylee’s POV)

"Rylee? When did you come down?" Lionel asked as he walked quickly towards me. He frowned when he noticed my bare feet. "Why aren't you wearing your shoes?"

I continued staring at him, unable to answer any of his questions. I studied his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth... He looked exactly the same as I remembered.

I thought he had changed and that he had fallen in love with Jenna.

But just now, when my parents threatened him to abandon me and choose Jenna, Lionel stood by me without hesitation.

I didn't dare hope and believe... that he still loved me!

Did he really love me?

My thoughts were a mess, and my brain felt like mush.

Lionel raised his hand to stroke my hair and said with a smile, "What are you thinking about that you're so lost in thought?"

I shook my head. After a moment, I asked in a trembling voice, "Do you... still love me?"

"What kind of question is that?" Lionel said as his smile dropped. "I swear I will always love and protect you. I will never give you