Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 147

**Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox**
**Chapter 147: A Real Relationship**

“Yes,” Sebastian replied, his voice unwavering and resolute.

Riley took a moment, nodding slowly as she processed the weight of their decision. “Alright, but we need to establish some ground rules,” she said, her tone serious. “First and foremost, if things don’t work out down the line, I want us to part ways on good terms. No bitterness, no animosity.”

“Agreed,” Sebastian affirmed, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

“Secondly,” she continued, her eyes locking onto his with an intensity that made his heart race, “if you ever find yourself falling for someone else, even while we’re still together, I expect you to be honest with me. No hiding, no pretending. I won’t cling to you.”

The thought of betrayal sent a shiver down her spine, reminding her of the chaos she had endured with Bryce. She had no desire to revisit that tumultuous chapter of her life.

Sebastian’s brow furrowed slightly. The notion of loving anyone else felt foreign to him; Riley was the only one who occupied his heart. Yet, he met her gaze with sincerity and said simply, “Alright.”

“And one last thing,” Riley said, her voice steady as she leaned in closer, “and this is the most important rule. While we’re together, there can be no lies. If there’s deception, there can be no trust.”

Sebastian felt a chill run through him as her words settled in, each one purposeful and heavy. “If I ever find out you’ve lied to me, I will walk away without a second thought,” she warned, her expression fierce.

The thought of losing her sent a pang of dread through Sebastian. He envisioned that day as a descent into a darkness he couldn’t bear to imagine.

“I promise I won’t lie to you,” he assured her, his voice unwavering and filled with conviction. “From this moment forward, if you ask me anything, I will always respond with the truth. No deception whatsoever.”

His declaration felt like a solemn vow, a promise etched into the fabric of their relationship.

“Then let’s do this,” Riley said, a flicker of hope igniting in her chest.

As she contemplated her willingness to defend him, even against his father, she realized that perhaps her feelings for Sebastian were indeed something special. When he had questioned her about the truth of her words, she had denied any falsehood without hesitation, a testament to the growing bond between them.

In that moment, she recognized how deeply she cared for him. The thought of seeing disappointment etched on his face was unbearable.

From the very first encounter, when she had instinctively labeled Sebastian as dangerous, to the quiet moments they had shared, her admiration for him had blossomed into something more profound. There were times when his mere presence sent her heart racing, igniting a warmth within her that she could no longer ignore.

So perhaps, just perhaps, she truly liked him, even if it was just a little. Instead of resisting these feelings, maybe it was time to embrace them fully.

And the moment Riley uttered her agreement, a radiant smile broke across Sebastian’s face, illuminating his features in a way that took her breath away.

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