Chapter 223: He Was a Normal, Flawed Human in Her Eyes
Calix wanted to continue talking but, the gravity of his guilt tugged at his heart, rendering him silent. The deafening sound of his erratic heartbeat filtered out the peaceful echo from the lake.
’I need to talk... I have to.’
Blinking slowly, Calix continued looking at Leslie.
’She looks calm.’
Despite being wrapped in his thick layer of anxiousness, Calix found comfort in how tranquil Leslie’s countenance was. No creases of impatient furrowed her brows.
She was calmer than the night sky and... more beautiful than any scenery he had witnessed in his entire life.
Calix wished for the serenity to remain, unwilling to cause any crack onto it. Yet, he also understood the severity of the secret he had been concealing from her.
’Let’s rip off the band-aid.’
Inhaling a deep breath, Calix reminded himself that he needed to get this matter done tonight – no matter the cost. If not, he couldn’t take the next crucial step.
"Leslie, do you remember my story about the night... before my accident six years ago?"
Fighting against his reluctance and fear, Calix forced himself to continue. The passing breeze delivered the slight trembling of his voice, reaching Leslie opposite him.