The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 620

"What are you trying to say?" Zachary pressed a hand against the wall, effectively trapping Sophia in front of him.

"Sophia, look at me. I know what you're afraid of. I know your past—every struggle, and every hardship. You went through it all with me by your side.

"I understand your pain better than anyone. I ache for you more than anyone else ever could. I want to protect you, to cherish you. Give me a chance, please.

"If there's even a little bit of affection, even the smallest flicker of feeling for me in your heart, then give me this chance. Give yourself a chance too. Alright?"

His intense and unwavering gaze burned into hers. "We've known each other for years. I won't make empty promises, and I won't swear on things that don't matter. I'll prove myself with my actions.

"My feelings for you are real. I want to take care of you, to be with you, and to never leave your side.

"Sophia, take a gamble. One last time.

"I won't let you hurt again. Trust me."

His gaze was too intense, and his presence was too overwhelming. Even though there was still a distance between them, Sophia felt like there was nowhere left to run.

He had been with her for so many years. He knew all of her pain and her secrets. People said that companionship was the longest confession of love. In all these years, he never had another woman by his side.

Even as a doctor, she was the only patient he ever truly cared for.

"Sophia, can you be a little braver?" He leaned in slightly and said in a coaxing voice, "You just need to answer me honestly. Do you have even a little bit of love for me?

"You don't have to do much. Just stand where you are and wait for me to come to you. Just take one step toward me after I've taken 99 steps toward you."

Sophia's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, and her mind suddenly went blank. She couldn't think at all.

How long had she known about Zachary's feelings?

She couldn't remember. She only knew that whenever she was hurting, she always went to him.

Sometimes, she wouldn't even say anything. She'd just sit in his office, silently crying while pouring out the sorrow and struggles she couldn't tell anyone else.

And Zachary would patiently sit with her, listening—never rushing, never judging.

He knew all her secrets, yet he always treated her with kindness and warmth. In her hardest times, he was always the one by her side.

She pressed a hand against her chest, searching for an answer. Did she truly have no feelings for him at all?

No.

She did.

She was just too scared.

"Sophia, be brave," he said gently.

He reached out and took her hand in his. His palm was large, completely enveloping hers. "Sophia, if you can honestly tell me that you don't have even the slightest bit of love for me, I'll walk away and never bother you again.

"But I need to hear the truth. Can you do that for me?"

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