Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 1235

Shane lowered his head and asked her, “What kind of answer do you want from me? Yes or no—so you can decide if you want to be with me or not?”

Sandy didn’t deny it.

They’d both grown up. Four whole years had gone by, the ups and downs rolling over and over between his stubbornness and her amnesia.

Now, it was time to face the future.

And right now, they had to deal with this awkward moment.

She drew in a quiet breath, eyes fixed on him. “There’s a difference between just keeping a woman around, and actually caring about her. The first one, there’s no real feelings there. The second—well, we did care about each other, once.

But honestly, I don’t think you ever thought I was that important. Even after you found out I’d lost my memory, you said yourself you hesitated for months before going to confront Florence.

Why did you hesitate?

Maybe your grown-up self was weighing things. Did you still love me? Or were you just trying to help our daughter find her mom again?

I know I was never good enough for the Nelson family. If you really wanted me back, you’d have to risk everything—possibly even your stake in the company. Is someone like me really worth all that, Shane?”

Her words were sharp and clear, her beautiful eyes calm but piercing—and Shane immediately felt a wave of guilt.

She really hadn’t changed. Still as fearless as ever.

He had hesitated, back then.

But now, Shane finally understood his own heart. “You’re worth it.”

Sandy looked up at him, searching his face. “What?”

“Sandy, you’re worth it.

Back then… I did have feelings for you, I just couldn’t admit it because of my pride.

All these years, I kept telling myself I hated you, but I never forgot you.

And when Tina started talking, kept asking me where her mom was—I just couldn’t let go of you. Couldn’t forget how things were between us. Couldn’t forget how I looked forward to every flight to London. That was our youth, right there.

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