Chapter 43 - Morgan (Part 2)

“ Do you really want to know why? “ He gulped, unable to stop himself from giving a shaky smile. “It's because, Charlotte Foster, I love you. “Her face became expressionless at the same moment, but Morgan didn't let himself be cowed. “I've been in love since we met. And I've been in love from the moment you showed up in that damn little dress that didn't cover anything on your 18th birthday. I've spent the last two years hurting and loving and wanting all the time, but doing nothing because I never believed I deserved you. To be honest, I'm still not sure I believe it.

“You…” Charlie swallowed hard and he realized that the expressionless expression on his face was a product of shock. “You what?

“I love you, Charlie. “ he repeated again, feeling that, now he had finally gotten it out of his chest, he would have to spend the rest of his life repeating that phrase, even if she didn't want to “And you're right. I made no secret of the fact that I could get all your father's money and end