Chapter 208

I hesitated for a moment, still lost in thought. Then, I looked up at the waiter and said, "I'll have the same, thank you."

"Great choice," Cullen said, giving me a playful wink.

As the waiter left to place our orders, I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves.

"I'm really nervous about talking to Drew," I admitted, finally breaking the silence.

"I understand, Brielle. It won't be easy, but it's important to be honest with him," Cullen said, his voice reassuring.

"I know, I just don't want to hurt him any more than I already have," I said, my voice tinged with guilt.

"You didn't plan for any of this to happen," Cullen said. "And I truly believe Drew will understand that. Just be open and honest with him, like you were with me."

"I hope you're right," I said, feeling a mix of anxiety and hope.

Although I had planned for it, the only unexpected thing I didn't plan for was falling in love with Drew.

"I've known Drew for a long time, he's my cousin and I've seen how he cares about th