Chapter 17 Sweet Talk

• Ada laughed softly, the sound tinged with exhaustion and sadness, as she raised a trembling hand to halt his utterances. “It doesn’t matter. Honestly, Tarquin, it doesn’t. I’m actually quite pleased about it all. It gave me the courage and strength to chin up and take care of my problem. Only, it didn’t turn out to be a problem, because the moment I stared into Pandora’s beautiful eyes, I knew that she was the best ‘problem’ anyone could ever wish for.”
• Her voice cracked slightly at the end, the depth of her love for Pandora filling every word. The room felt heavy with emotion, the silence thick between them.
• Tarquin’s heart thudded slightly, his breath hitching as he heard the unspoken love Ada had for their daughter. It was in every glance, every word, every tear that threatened to fall.