Damien was deeply touched by Maya’s words. A warm, affectionate smile spread across his face as he looked at her, his heart filling with happiness.
He wanted to hear her say it again, to make sure he had heard her correctly.
“And then there’s me?” he asked softly, his eyes searching hers.
Maya felt her cheeks flush, a shy, delighted smile spreading across her face. She let out a soft, bashful laugh before reaching up to tenderly caress his cheek.
“Yes, you,” she replied, her eyes sparkling with affection as her smile grew warmer.
“You have no idea how much you’ve changed my life, Damien. Before you came along, I never really thought about what I wanted for myself. Everything I did, every decision I made, was always about making sure Jaime was taken care of.”
She paused, her thumb gen
