Chapter 380.2
Grimly nodding in agreement, Eugene acknowledged the heightened emotional rollercoaster she seemed to be riding, perhaps exacerbated by her pregnancy. Yet, as soon as their conversation ended, she found her eyes inexplicably welling up with tears, bewildering her.
“Why is this happening? Maybe it’s best if I just stay in and spare you the discomfort of my tears and fuss,” Eugene mused, her voice tinged with frustration.
Watching her eyes redden with moisture, Kasser felt a pang of empathy tug at his heart. Why did this woman possess no flaws in his eyes? Each glance from her seemed to electrify his entire being. The sight of her smiling, her pregnant belly protruding, sent his head spinning with affection.
“Eugene,” Kasser whispered, locking eyes with her before leaning in to kiss her tenderly. “I love you.”
Eugene’s eyes widened in astonishment, her lips parting in silent surprise. “Ah…” was all she managed to utter.
“I thought it was just a passing remark. Words can’t encapsulate emotions adequately. Yet, in the end, they’re all we have. I should have expressed it sooner, but I hesitated, and now…” Kasser trailed off, his laughter bubbling up.
“Why are you crying again?” he teased gently.
Eugene responded by pulling him into a tight embrace, clinging to him as tears mingled with her words. “I know. I’ve always known…”
Though she couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment, she realized she had never doubted his love. While today marked the first time he had confessed directly, it felt as though she had heard those words countless times before.