Chapter 263: This Comes from Her Heart
Did she ever see a glimpse of their future together?
The answer was...
For a moment, Lariette and Ruediger simply stared at each other. The autumn breeze howled again, cool and crisp, gently catching the loose strands of their locks.
Lariette’s fingertips still grazed Ruediger’s face, skimming the roughness of his jawline. She smiled softly when he leaned instinctively into her hand as if relishing the moment.
"Eddy, why you don’t want me to spare your feelings?"
Lariette asked, her voice hinting at a tease. She noticed the slight disappointment in Ruediger’s eyes the moment she lowered her hand.
"Because your feelings are more important to me," Ruediger forced a smile on his lips, hoping to reassure Lariette of the truth in his words, "I never want to coerce you to accept me."
That was his earnest desire. Her happiness and her wishes came above his own.
Lariette exhaled a breath. Despite how much her heart almost leaped out of her chest, she still tried to portray her unwavering exterior. But before she could speak, Ruediger added, this time he sounded more worried.
"Also... I have to let you know, Lettie. I’m a man with secrets. I can’t tell you yet, but they will either make you happy or upset with me."
Lariette had only known one of his secret identities as Mr. Dreamer. Ruediger couldn’t imagine how she would react when she learned that he was Mr. R, also the boy from her forgotten childhood memory.