CHAPTER 61

Valerie's POV

Everything inside of me is in disarray and I can't even think properly with him beside me and his hand holding onto mine firmly like I was going to be out of sight the next minute.

Well, that's what I plan to do. I'm going off.

The moment John enters the gate and halts in the driveway, I open the door, releasing my hand from his hand, and off I go, walking briskly towards the front door.

"Valerie?!" He calls and I begin to hear the sound of his approaching feet.

I increase my pace and when I am inside, I rush towards the staircase, taking two at a time.

"Valerie?!" His voice booms from nowhere, louder than before, and I wonder how he managed to come this close within minutes.

I do not stop. I am too embarrassed to look him in the face and tell him anything. I can't even think of anything to say.

I don't even know what I want. The last time I checked, I was done with men but with his confession, I am so fucking confused that I no longer know what I want.

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