Chapter 207 Brenden

Brenden held his breath waiting for Priscilla's answer.

"That I am capable of caring for people. That I care about you. That I've always thought I'd have to sacrifice something of myself to be with someone. But you accepted me completely. I've been hiding, burying myself in work and choosing to not live my life. You reminded me there's more to it. That there's more to me, and I want more."

He bit the inside of his cheek. She had forgiven him, but had he completely crushed his chances with her?

"Can I be corny?" she asked.

Brenden placed his hands on her knees, unable to keep from touching her. "You can be whatever you want."

"It feels like...this was supposed to happen. We were supposed to meet. And if we survive this, there's no one else I'd rather take on a date."

"You're taking me?"

"Well I am the one who asked. We've kind of had this role reversal going on, in case you haven't noticed. I chased you down. I wanted to see your tub." Another smile lit her face from the i