She wished she could take back her words and reassure him that she didn't want him to seek another woman.

But she held her tongue.

"Yes,"

Staring into her slightly reddened eyes, Sanford asked, "Why? Don't you love me?"

Did Maggie love Sanford? Absolutely, she did.

Her love for him was so profound that she yearned to fulfill his every desire!

Maggie said, "I do love you."

“Then why would you hand me over to someone else?" Sanford inquired. Maggie held back her tears, and in a whisper, said, “Don't you wish to be with Jaelyn again?"

In the bedroom, the soft glow of a solitary wall lamp was the only Light.

Its warm yellow radiance cast onto her slender frame, rendering her particularly vulnerable.

Sanford sighed slightly, holding her shoulders.

"Maggie, do you think I'm the kind of person who would double-cross you?"

Slowly, Maggie lifted her gaze to meet his.

Sanford continued, "Jaelyn is my first love. I can't deny she has a place in my heart, but I'm certain that the person I love now is you Some people are meant to reside only in memories, and you are the one I want to share the remainder of my Life with."

His captivating eyes were filled with affection, and his tone was soft, tender.

He declared his love for her in the present.

She was the one he wished to spend the rest of his life with. With his words, Maggie felt a surge of vitality and hope. She flung herself into his arms, clutching him tightly.

She loathed her current state.

Her fear of Loss had spurred her suspicions.

Perhaps all this was an offshoot of love!

She couldn't discern whether he was simply consoling her or expressing his true feelings. All she knew was that she wished to hold onto him and prolong this beautiful dream.

Tears dampened his collar. Sanford gently lifted her face, his eyes reflecting a trace of sympathy.