ADRIENNE’S POV I stood there staring at Emilia, trying to understand what she had just admitted. She was close enough that I could see the tears in her eyes, but she didn't look away this time. For weeks, she had been running from what existed between us, and now she was standing in my house, telling me that pretending had become harder than admitting the truth. “Emilia, you need to understand something before we go any further,” I told her quietly, keeping my eyes on hers because I didn't want her to make a decision simply because she was emotional. “I don't want you here because you're frightened, and I don't want you choosing me because someone is trying to destroy your marriage.” “I know,” she answered softly, taking another step toward me as her fingers slowly curled around mine. “I'm here because every time I try to convince myself that I don't want you, I realize I'm only lying to myself.” Her voice trembled, but she didn't pull away. I searched her face for hesitation, an
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