Samuel pulled into the driveway, gripping the steering wheel tightly. His heart raced as he turned off the car and sat there for a moment, taking a deep breath.
He had been thinking about this moment since earlier—how he would tell Zinnia what he truly felt. It wasn't just about love; it was about making things right between them. Three years of distance, awkwardness, and uncertainty had left a heavy weight on their relationship. But now, Samuel knew he couldn't keep running from it.
"I need to be honest," he muttered to himself, his eyes fixed on the door of their house. "I can't hold back anymore."
He had rehearsed the words a hundred times in his mind. He wanted to tell her how much he regretted the way things had turned out, how he had shut her out, and how sorry he was for not being the partner she deserved. But most of all, he needed to let her know that he loved her.
