Chapter 25

• Ava lay in bed, her mind racing with thoughts of Dominic's proposal. She had thought she'd closed herself off to love after Adrian's betrayal, convinced that she would never be able to open her heart to anyone again. But Dominic's words had stirred something within her, making her question everything.
• She respected Dominic, admired the way he cared for his son, and the way he had helped her in her time of need. But she had also seen the depth of his love for his first wife and the way Dennis adored her. It was a complex web of emotions, and Ava's head spun as she tried to untangle her own feelings.
• Dominic's actions had been confusing, to say the least. At first, he had proposed a marriage in name only, a contract to help her out of a difficult situation. Then, he had asked for a divorce, citing his desire not to betray her. And now, he wanted her to stay with him forever, to give their marriage a real chance.