Chapter 59

" But what if... " Ava's voice faltered, the weight of her unspoken fears threatening to consume her thoughts. She hesitated, wrestling with the doubts and uncertainties that clouded her mind.

Bryan's expression softened, a tenderness in his eyes as he gently caressed her cheek, his touch a silent reassurance amidst the storm of her doubts. " I want to learn, Ava. I want to understand every part of you, " he spoke with conviction, his voice a soothing melody that sought to dispel her fears.

The room felt charged with unspoken emotions, the fragile threads of their budding connection intertwined with the daunting prospect of vulnerability and the intricacies of their pasts. They stood there, locked in a moment of uncertainty, the uncharted territory of their relationship awaiting a decision that held the power to redefine their future.

He smiled. " Do you like me, Ava? "

Ava blushed and looked away without saying a word. Gently, Bryan turned her head to him so he could read her facial