Chapter 8

Seeing Alex in her room made Cindy's heart race with excitement. She couldn't believe he had come back for her despite her silly attitude.

Lost for words, she ran across the room and embraced him tightly. It was her first time hugging him like this, and she was glad he didn't push her away.

"Thank you for coming. Thank you for fulfilling my request. Thank you, hubby, thank you!" she mumbled into his chest, her voice full of excitement.

Alex breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that she was still accepting him. He lowered his chin to rest against her soft hair. Slowly, his shirt grew damp from her tears.

How could he have made her cry? He felt terrible and bit his lip, wanting to curse. If she asked for the whole world, he wouldn't hesitate to give it to her.

Slowly, his arms reached around her back, pulling her closer. His heart raced, and Cindy could hear it.

"I'm..." He gulped hard, forcing the word "sorry" out. Had he ever said that word before? He couldn't recall.

"Don