Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 683

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Chapter 683

Tears streamed down Rebecca’s face. “You’re really here, aren’t you? This is the real you.”

The 17-year-old boy couldn’t understand the weight behind her words. He answered gently, “Yeah, I’m right here.”

He pulled out the tissue and wiped away her tears, his voice softening further. “I’ve always been here.

You stopped looking for me.”

She shook her head. That wasn’t the answer she needed.

“Vance, I’m lost,” she said, her voice cracking. “I can’t find the answer I’m looking for.”

Tell me what you’re looking for. I’ll help you. Crying won’t solve anything. The shaved ice is melting. If you’re not going to eat it, I will.” He paused, then added, “Aren’t you happy living in that new house? Anyone bothering you?”

She had no idea what house he meant-probably the one her brother bought. But that wasn’t until a year later. By then, she and Josette should have already moved in. 1

“No, none of that.” She clapped both hands over her face, catching the tears. “You disappeared. I couldn’t find you anywhere. I wanted to come back and look for you.”

“I’m right here. I didn’t disappear.” He curled his fingers around her wrists, gently prying her hands away from her face. “You can come back anytime. I won’t go anywhere.”

She stared at his youthful face, her words trapped in her throat.

“C’mon, take a bite,” he said, holding the spoon out to her. “It will make you feel better.”

When she didn’t move, he glanced around. Except for the shop owner, there was no one else around them. So, he scooped a spoonful of shaved ice and held it to her lips. “Just this once. Don’t get used to it.