I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 562

"Sienna..." Finn's eyes were filled with profound heartache.

"Back then, I was terrified you'd figure out what I was thinking. I was so afraid you'd think I was being petty and cheap."

Her lips curved into a sad smile.

"It took me a long time to realize that all my insecurity and paranoia came from my own deep-seated feeling that I didn't deserve any of it."

Finn placed his hand over hers.

His palm was hot and dry, his thumb gently stroking her knuckles.

"And now?" his voice was slightly hoarse.

Sienna looked down at his hand.

"Now I know that whether or not I deserve something isn't dictated by where I come from. It's dictated by me. I got to where I am today through my own hard work. You're incredible, but I'm incredible too."

Finn felt a sudden burning behind his eyes.

He squeezed her hand tightly and pulled her close.

Sienna fell into his embrace, resting her forehead against his shoulder. She could hear his heartbeat, noticeably faster than usual.

His voice rumbled from above her, thick with emotion.

"You never told me any of this before. I had no idea you were carrying so much inside."

"It's not too late to tell you now. We're going to spend the rest of our lives together," she whispered against his ear.

Finn tightened his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head.

"Exactly. The rest of our lives. So from now on, whatever you're feeling, you tell me directly. Do not carry it alone."

"I know," Sienna nodded slightly. "So right now, what I'm telling you is that you do not need to manage my mother."

Finn loosened his hold slightly to look down at her.

"How are you going to handle her?"

"I'm not going to handle her." Sienna sat up straight. "I've dealt with her for nearly thirty years. I know her better than anyone. The nicer you are to her, the more she believes you owe her. We can't change people, so the only solution is extreme distance. I will fulfill my legal and moral duties as a daughter, but that is it."

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