A LOVE TO MEND

before him. Ashley was still where he had left her, her face str

the room swiftly and kneeled down in front of her, his express

. The sadness in her eyes cut through him, deeper than he had anticipated. It was a look that pierced

ce low. He hated himself for the uncertainty he had created betwe

red, hiccuping and cleaving to he

sed his lips gently against hers, trying to soothe the sobs that shook her fragile frame. The kiss was soft at first, tentative, but when Ashle

soft moan escaped from Ashley's lips, and it jolted Charles back to reality. He pulled away gently, his

smiled up at him. She hugged him tightly, and he could feel her h

im, he slowly wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. It was something he would have never done in the past, but here he was, embracing her without hesit

d happen when she regained her memory? When she remembered everything-the pain, the mistreatment, the accident that

n't reach his eyes. "I'll check on you later," he muttered,

sion, despite the fear gnawing at him, there was a flicker of happiness buried deep in his chest-a feel

er heart full. For the first time in a long while, she

iage, Charles," she muttered in firm resol

*

y against each step, and the elegant red dress she wore hugged her figure perfectly, the daring slit reaching her thigh adding an element of boldness that ma

n front of him, her gaze locking into his. For a moment, words escaped him; he was lost in the warmth of h

l glint in her eyes, though the answer

whisper. Charles cleared his throat attempting to compose himself, bu

captivated him, but Charles s

lighting, they walked the red carpet, his hands holding onto hers

p down, he knew that wasn't the truth. He never wanted to let go of her hand; he wished f

t holding hands made her heart leaped. In that moment,

moderator announced, and the crowd erupted into applause

. The sight of Charles' loving expression from her in place. She had never seen him and Ashley like thi

gnoring Charles would make him cast Ashley aside and return to her. But, as she watched Charles hold Ashley's hand

haotically. What audacity? Was he really changing his mind about her? Several thoughts gnawe

so beautiful," said a woma

the only son of the Davies group woul

age a secret because he was in love with

nd. A woman this beautiful can change a

walking out of the hall. As she left, Charles caught sight of her, and his heart

h, her heart pounding with pain and annoyance. She ran a

bella. He approached her, taking a seat quietly as he braced himself for the conversation. Her

hat I bought Ashley here unannounced. It was really unplanned." He gaz

lm, even though he wasn't sure of his words, trying to soothe the growing tension. "Her being

her anger barely contained. "You seem to think the world revolves aroun

to your house tomorrow, so we can talk about this better," Charles whis

ey, who stood behind Charles. Ashley had been searching for Ch

range woman looked really familiar. And as Ashley fixed her gaze on Isabella, memories f