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“I found out by accident, some time ago.”

Dean looked at Kat gently. After a long time she finally calmed down a bit and was willing to listen to him.

“At that time your father and mother were talking to grandmother inside, they were talking about you being adopted and a news from the orphanage where you used to be adopted. They looked worried.”

Dean took a deep breath. “It took me by surprise. I then quietly left so that even now, they don't know that I know.”

Kat stared at Dean silently, suddenly curious. This man, who had been considered her beloved brother, her closest cousin all her life, had kissed her. What's on his mind?

Dean seemed to be aware that Kat was second-guessing his feelings. He smiled with a thick sense of guilt. “Forgive me. Ever since I learned that fact, I… I saw you in a different light. My feelings are not the same anymore, especially when I see how loyal you are to taking care of Adrian, how you will be the perfect wi