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Wells was not an ordinary man. He had long blond hair that he kept in a bun atop his head, a face of a god, a smile that could make a glacier melt, and a devilishly sexy body.

With these qualities, it was no surprise that women flocked to him. Wells himself had an appetite for the pleasures of the skin. As one could guess, this was an uphill battle for Naomi. The man had an entire feast at his disposal every day. Why would she be the one he chose to give his all to?

Unlike most businessmen who had no time for entertainment, Wells made it a priority. He often chose to put himself out there. He never settled down and most often found the smallest reason to run from any real commitment. The excuse: he’d been burnt from a past relationship, and from this, he’d never fully recovered. He made a promise to never fully give himself to another woman.

There’s a term: “hurt people, hurt people.” This man seemed to be on a warpath of romantic self-sabotage. His actions didn’t seem to match his words. He displayed a gentleness, a sense of security for his lover, and most importantly, a longing for a better relationship—one filled with love, companionship, trust, and a solid foundation built on friendship. He would never say it out loud, but for Wells, it was evident that something was missing.

To the outside world, Wells was a playboy, a womanizer. Get to know him, and that was far from the truth. He was a kind soul. He had morals, standards, and a heart to help those in need.

Wells was a man who loved two women in his life: his mother and his younger sister. They were the most important to him. For them, he would wrap the moon in a golden lace sack and plant it at their feet.

He was a man of few words in his personal life and a jokester when it came to serious matters regarding his feelings. However, Wells yearned for everything he claimed he did not want. He did not have structure as a child. The people who should have protected him and nurtured him failed him.

As Wells would say, “Everyone lies!” For him, that was the truth. No matter what he saw to be true, he questioned and overanalyzed. As good a businessman as he was, he lacked the foundation he so desperately ran away from when it came to settling down.

Yet, in the midst of his inner turmoil, there was a glimmer of hope. Deep inside, Wells harbored a secret desire to break free from the chains of his past and truly open himself to love. In Naomi’s unwavering spirit and quiet determination, he saw a challenge—a chance to shed his carefully crafted armor. Her presence stirred something profound in him: the possibility of vulnerability, of forming a bond built on trust and authenticity. In her eyes, he glimpsed the promise of a future where he could finally be complete.