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His answer was unexpected and her gaze widened a little, with lips parting to express her shock. His hands trembling, the firmness in his voice, their intense eyes connecting and staring at each other. . . It all seemed a distant reality. Grace never imagined he'd fall for her as much as she did. If anything, she was expecting him to push her away if the confession came to light. This was a relief and shocking news to her.
How could she say no to the man she'd developed strong feelings for? To possibly even think of a rejection? It was impossible. Grace's fingers danced over his hand before landing on his wrist. A gesture to soothe him. She was the nervous one from the two, after all. The more he spoke, the more she longed to be with him. To escape the pub and run towards a secluded place where they'd only know of it. Was there a safe haven for them in the world?
"H-How could I be afraid of the only man I want to be with? The one that's taken ny heart.." She softly whispered although her own voice was cracking, a shaky sigh escaping her lips. "Tommy, some things, we can't control. Let me in, I'll help you with everything that's in me to make you at least, feel some peace." Gently, her hand released his wrist to caress the side of his face, eyelids drifting shut.