Chapter 31

Lucy's heart churned with uncertainty. As she waited to hear his answer, she couldn't shake off the fear creeping into her heart. Even she herself wondered the reason for her conflict.

Tobias pulled the car over and pondered the question. In truth, he had never properly thought about his feelings for Anna.

He had known Anna for over a decade. When he had been kidnapped, she had stalled to give him enough time to escape.

Despite their shared history, they hadn't officially become a couple until three years ago. Yet, the years spent apart as a long-distance couple had strained their relationship.

"Perhaps I did love Anna before." Tobias finally admitted it after contemplating it for a long time.

He wouldn't have pursued a relationship with Anna if he hadn't felt something. However, he realized that his affection for Anna might not have run as deep as he had thought.

Lucy felt her heart sink at his reply as a surge of jealousy bubbled within her. "It's a shame things didn't wor