Chapter 12
I grabbed her hand. "Kristina, over the past year or so, I’ve been running away. I’ve been avoiding your calls, afraid of your jests. I know I’m not ready to make any promises."
"But I, William, am a man. Give me some time; I will strive to improve myself. At the very least, I need to have the financial ability to take care of you and Lily. I don’t want to be seen as a failure."
"Okay, I’ll listen to you," Kristina said, nodding gently. Somehow, we found ourselves locked in a passionate kiss once again.
Her lips were magical.
After the kiss, Kristina held me close. "Don’t make me wait too long. A woman over thirty ages faster every day."
"I will try my best," I promised, a strange sense of responsibility welling up within me. Kristina was not a woman of loose morals. Her life was simple, either working or taking care of her daughter. I had never heard of her having a relationship with any man.
Honestly, I was lucky to have her favor.
That night, we talked a lot, but most of the time it was me talking and Kristina listening.
She was like a nurturing older sister, gently stroking my hair, my cheeks, and occasionally tucking the little girl in. The feeling of being held by her was incredibly comforting.
When I woke up the next day, I was greeted by two beauties. Kristina stirred awake, catching me staring at her. She flicked my forehead. "What are you thinking about so early in the morning?"
But soon, she caught on and laughed helplessly. "I really can’t do anything with you."