45. Reputation

Forget about our past now and let's live in the present, Bella.",Christian suggested, still hugging her tightly to make her feel comfortable.

"I have already forgiven you. And now you also should not regret that.

Samson was my past and only you are my present.",He added, rubbing her back.

The mention of Samson's name in between their conversation was enough for her to go numb for a moment and she closed her eyes tightly, clutching the corners of the bedsheets.

It looks like she was struggling from inside but could not let Christian know about it so she remained silent in response.

"Now, let me apply oil to your hair. See how dry they are looking. You don't look after yourself enough, No?",He asked, trying to divert her mind from the haunting memories of their past.

"Because, I have you by my side to look after myself so I don't have to worry about that.",She smiled, staring at him and rubbing her runny nose with her fingers.

He chuckled watching her and turned her side to give her hea