Chapter 142: His Confession

LIANA

I took a deep steady breath, gathering my thoughts and summoning my courage.

Knocking on Zaylen's bedroom door, I called out, "Zaylen, are you free now?"

I pursed my lips, hoping he was free now. He just returned from the office an hour ago. I was hoping he was not in the shower or something right now, otherwise, I had to wait more.

This morning, he had already left by the time I finished talking to Noelle, so I hadn't gotten the chance to speak to him until now. And this conversation was something I needed to have before I could move forward with anything else.

I clearly couldn't go on a trip with this unresolved air between us. Zaylen meant way too much for that.

After what felt like an eternity, the door finally opened.

My eyes widened as I saw Zaylen standing there shirtless. He was undeniably hot, with a sculpted chest and defined abs that made my cheeks flush involuntarily.

And the fresh scent of him being out of the shower made him all the more enticing. His hair was ev