Chapter 31：Location Tracked and Captured

"When I have everything sorted out, will you accompany me?"

Lyra lowered her gaze slightly. "I... don't deserve this from you."

"Silly," he said gently, "Your problems are my problems. Didn't we agree that you'd try to like me?"

Torin lightly traced her face with his fingers, his dark, deep eyes reflecting only her.

"I like you, regardless of your past. I'll help you with your divorce from Ronan."

"I'm not worthy of you," her eyes glistened with moisture.

"Lyra," he softly called her name, "don't reject me, try to like me, okay?"

Torin, as if bewitching her, leaned in slowly. His warm breath fell on her skin, making her shiver.

Just as his lips were about to touch hers, Lyra instinctively turned away.

"I'm sorry, I..." She didn't understand her actions. She liked Torin, felt very fond of him, and he had done so much for her. But when he got too close, she couldn't help but resist.

"It's alright," he smiled somewhat forlornly, "We have plenty of time ahead of us."

After their stroll, t