Aria's POV
He looked up sharply.
"I didn't believe her," I added quickly. "But it's just... the timing. Right after she showed up. I can't help wondering."
"It wasn't because of her," he said firmly, setting down the piping bag. His gaze was steady, unflinching. "Vanessa and I have no history together. "
"I made this decision because of you, Aria. Because I love you.No one else influences me."He leaned forward, his voice dropping.
"Was there some impulse involved today? Yes. But more than that, it's what I wanted. What I've been wanting."
Relief flooded through me, and I smiled. "Okay. I believe you."
"Don't you want to know?" he asked quietly. "About her? About what happened between us?"
I shook my head. "If you want to tell me, I'll listen. But if it's painful—i
