”I’m glad. And I respect that, of course. I just hope you try to indulge in those things, when you can. I don’t doubt how much happiness you deserve.”

❝I’ll do my best, but I shan’t make any promises.
—-From where I stand I feel I deserve little.❞
–And there’s that smile of his. She knew it was in there somewhere; all it ever really takes is a little coaxing....
He was taken back by surprise from Giselle’s affectionate regard. His response, however, was far different than...