C854 He Loved Her Dearly!(3)

She seemed to be pushing him away, her feelings elusive and hard to pin down. He felt a need to distance himself, sensing distrust in her eyes, which left him anxious and bitter. Her aloofness was his greatest fear.

"I just thought of something, and it doesn't make sense," she said, staring blankly at him. She reached up to pinch his strong chin, leaning closer to examine his face more carefully