Betrothed
“I never meant to make you feel that way. You are special to me, Bella. More than I can express.”
She looked up, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “But you’re still married, Kelvin. How can I trust you when you’re still tied to someone else?”
I nodded, understanding the weight of her words. “I know. Believe me, I’ve been wrestling with this. My marriage was never about love. It was a means to an end. Now that I’m back, I want to make things right—with you.”
Bella studied my face, her expression conflicted. I could feel my heart racing, hoping she would see the sincerity in my eyes. “I don’t want to be a rebound,” she finally said, her voice firm.
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