Chapter Twenty-Four
Tyrone pretended as if Kate had never arrived, deliberately ignoring her presence, which must have left Kate feeling disheartened and bored. His gaze was fixed on me, conveying that he felt nothing for Kate, which, I must admit, brought immense relief to me. I could sense Kate's sharp stare directed at me, but I chose to overlook it, assuming she wouldn't dare to do anything.
Nevertheless, I couldn't help but admire Kate's courage. Imagine willingly going to a place where she wasn't welcome. She must have adored Tyrone deeply to endure all of this.
Seated in a hammock, we watched Rye gleefully playing beach volleyball. Tyrone drew closer to me, intertwining our hands, and then, unexpectedly, he uttered those three words, "I love you."
It caught me off guard, not because I didn't share the sentiment, but because Tyrone had never been so open about his feelings before. My heart swelled with joy, and I couldn't suppress my elation.