Evelyn wiped the tears from her eyes, frantically clutching his large palms as she searched his face for an answer. "Michael Thorn... you just want to be with me, right? Right...?" By the end, her frightened voice trailed off into a small whisper.
Michael looked into her eyes and gave a firm, resolute nod. Would he ever care about a family pendant? Even if that heirloom held wealth capable of purchasing the entire world, Michael Thorn wouldn't spare it a second glance!
"Let the past stay in the past. From now on, I will love you properly," he murmured softly. "Life is precious, but my love for you is worth far more."
Evelyn nodded gently. She ought to trust him, shouldn't she?
Michael tenderly wiped away her stray tears. "My heart is right here. If I didn't truly love you, Evelyn Sin, I would be damned." He spoke the heavy words lightly, but they carried undeniable weight.
Evelyn shook her head rapidly. She believed him! He didn't need to make such heavy oaths!
