Chapter 182

• "Richard, I...I need to tell you something," Edward said as he opened the door to Richard's office. Richard barely looked up, his focus still on his work. "Yes, sir, what is it?" he replied, his tone neutral.
• Edward took a step closer, his voice filled with emotion. "I like you." Richard's hands paused on the keyboard, and he turned to Edward with a look of confusion. "Yeah, I like you too. What's the big deal?" he said, expecting a discussion about work or a project.
• But Edward's expression was different, his eyes filled with a deeper emotion. "No, no, it's not that kind of liking. I mean, I love you."