Chapter 94

• Feeling a surge of emotion, Nelson reached out and gently took Valerie's hands in his own, his touch warm and reassuring.
• "That was in the past, my love," he said softly, his eyes filled with sincerity. "And I promise you, I'll never let you experience anything like that again. You'll always be loved and cherished, now and forever."
• Valerie's heart swelled with gratitude as she looked into Nelson's eyes, feeling the depth of his love and devotion. She squeezed his hands tightly, overcome with emotion.