Chapter 70

Yvonne let the quiet lull her, her thoughts swirling with everything Micheal had done to make her birthday special. She couldn’t remember the last time someone had gone to such lengths for her, and Micheal’s thoughtfulness filled her with a warmth she hadn’t felt in years. She glanced sideways at him, noting the way he stared out at the city, his profile softened by the dim light. She could see the hints of vulnerability in his eyes, a gentleness that was always there beneath his protective nature.

“Why do you do it?” she asked suddenly, breaking the silence. “Go through all this trouble for me?”

Micheal turned to her, caught off guard by the question. He considered his answer, choosing his words carefully. “Because you matter, Yvonne. You’ve been through a lot, and I wanted you to have a day where you didn’t have to think about anything except how special you are.”

Yvonne’s heart tightened at his words. She bit her lip, overwhelmed by the sincerity in his voice. “I never knew you