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Adina’s POV

Adina was sitting in the tub, the hot water was soothing, and the bubbles went up her shoulders. Colin had pulled her back against his chest, draping his arms around her, crossing in front of her. He surrounded her, and she felt safe and started to relax. She leaned her back to rest on his chest and felt him placing his chin on top of her head.

“Thank you”, she said with a relaxing sigh.

“For what?” he wondered.

“Everything, for wanting to know about my past, for listening to me, for letting me cry, for making me laugh and for not leaving”, she said honestly.

“You don’t have to thank me, baby. I should have asked you sooner. And as for the rest of it, I will try to give you that every day for the rest of our lives, " he said, kissing her head. Adina relaxed a bit more. It didn’t sound like he would ask her to leave even after finding out the truth. She was relieved before she corrected herself.

“You still want me to stay?” she was afraid to ask, but she needed to know.

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