Chapter 38

Ivy

Oh, how this man tested my patience...

He was truly unhinged, holding me captive in his house for the sole reason of his own loneliness. Or maybe there was something more to it?

Could Aidan be in love with me?

No, that wasn't possible. It just couldn't be true. After all, we hadn't seen each other in over a decade.

How could he possibly be in love with me? And back in high school, there was no indication that he had any romantic interest in me either. Yes, we shared some sexual experiences, but that was merely out of curiosity, right?

I desperately tried to rationalize the situation, but deep down, a small part of me couldn't help but wonder if there was some truth to his supposed affection for me.

I lay there, watching Aidan sleep, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of longing. Despite all the chaos and uncertainty surrounding our situation, there was a part of me that craved his touch.