Isabelle's POVThere was a brief silence between the both of us, before Marcus smiled. “That's actually kind of funny.” he said.“No, it's alarming.” I said, because I didn't think so.“Why?” he asked, color on the sides of his chin in embarrassment. “Because he thinks sending flowers means he knows me.” I leaned back.“And, he doesn't, not anymore.” My voice came out quieter, that was the truth, Conall Blackwood didn't know me.Marcus nodded slowly. “You're right.” I looked down at my hands, in thoughts that he knew the woman I had been, and the woman who waited for him.He also knew the woman who forgave too quickly, with the woman who believed that if she loved him enough, eventually he would love her back.That woman was gone, I had buried her myself, five years ago. I looked toward the window again.“I don't want him disturbing the life I built.” I said, voicing out my fears for the first time.I could no longer love anymore. I had just, moved on and so he should too, he was Cona
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