Chapter 45: Melting Her Heart

"Then, can I also be a part of his life? I want to give him the happiness that he deserves."

Adriel looked down on her lap. "Okay," she said in a soft voice.

"Hmm?" Zeth asked, wanting to confirm if what he just heard was real. "Yes?"

"Yes," Adriel said in a firm voice. "You can be a part of Zenon's life. I won't take that away from you."

Adriel knew that agreeing to Zeth's proposition would be the best for Zenon. She knew of the desires deep within Zenon's heart, and she also knew that some of those desires would only be fulfilled by Zeth.

Her eyes widened in surprise when she suddenly felt a warm pair of arms wrap around her shoulders. "Thank you, Adriel. Thank you. Thank you," he rambled. "You don't know how much this means to me."

Adriel smiled and hesitantly patted the man's back. "It's alright. It's what Zenon deserves. It's what the two of you deserve," she said.

Zeth snuggled deeper into her neck. "I'll make it up to you, I promise. I'll make sure to take care of the