CHAPTER 57

CHARLOTTE'S POV

Unshed tears swirled like a pool in my eyes as I stared at Owen, my mind racing with different thoughts. He found out about my secret. And he's not mad at me?

“But I-” I tried to speak but he interrupted me again as he stood up and took a seat beside me and the tears fell down my eyes like a torrent.

“No buts, sweetie.” His voice was very soft and gentle as he reached out to take my hands in his, a small smile on his face.

“I’m not mad at you. To be honest, I’m just surprised you’d go to such lengths to make things right.” His words cut to the depth of my heart and I broke down, the weight of my secret finally crashing down on me.

I sobbed as my shoulders shook and I buried my face in my hands.

To my utmost surprise, He pulled me into a tight embrace as he held me and I froze, my body pressed onto his tightly.

“I’m not mad, Charlotte,” He whispered against my hair and I sobbed louder against his chest, not knowing if it was tears of pain or joy.

“I could never be mad