Declan Darcy had been honest before he started drinking.
However, Aurora Dupont took his words merely as a jest.
For Declan Darcy, many words ended up being blurted out as if they're simply part of a joke.
The time he had spent by Aurora was not long.
Back in Melbourne, their encounters were sparse. He was busy with his company, she was taking care of two children. A brief meeting and exchange of greetings each day was considered substantial.
But whenever Declan Darcy appeared, it was always when Aurora was the most vulnerable, when she needed someone the most.
He had helped Aurora a lot, and he felt it was right.
Aurora, on the other hand, was immensely grateful to him. She thought she wouldn't be able to repay Declan's acts of kindness for the rest of her life.
However, what he truly wanted was not her gratitude...
Declan's head dropped lower and lower, almost touching Aurora's lips.
His heart was in turmoil.
