Chapter 99 : The Joy

Christian

She looks away in tears.

"Who said this?" I blurt out. "I trust you. More than anyone, anything in this world. You know that"

"That's why you lied. That's why you thought I'll be insecure. This is how much you trust me, Chris", she sobs.

How am I gonna explain to her that I'm doing all this for her cognitive condition? She may not know but it can affect her mental state. Even if she tries to understand me, her mind will definitely find something opposite.

I wish I could tell her why I met Thea. It would give her some relief.

"I'm sorry", I breathe heavily. "I was just scared. It's not like I don't trust you, baby"

She has stopped sobbing and her eyes slowly melt against mine as if she has started feeling better.

I trace my fingertips down to her cheek, gently caressing her skin.

"You know I always try harder not to hurt you. And I end up doing that. You know that, right?"

She nods.

"Then smile. Please!" I plead to her, folding my bottom lip.

Her lips slowly curve into