Chapter 102: A Little More Serious
"It seems like you are doing this for Ellie rather than for me, Cherry," Liam said holding Rory’s hand.
"Is the reason important?" Rory asked. But seeing the expectant look on his face, she sighed.
"Alright... I’ll bite," Rory bit her lips and cupped his cheek. "I’ve told you that I love you. I’ve always loved you and I will love you. Hell, I almost begged you to not divorce me. That’s how much I love you. My love is unconditional. So no matter what, I will love you. I don’t care what others say about you. All I care about is us. But Ellie... This little thing’s future depends entirely on our~"
"I get it," Liam nodded. His eyes watered hearing the words she uttered. He wanted to say that he does not deserve this unconditional love from her when all he did was hurt her, but he held back. If he thinks that way, then he would not be respecting her and her love.
"I asked you this to make you calm down. Cherry, I know I’ve put myself in a tough spot~"
"You’re not alone, Fizzy. That’s what I am saying. We are in this together. We are married and we are in this together. It’s not your problem alone. You are not alone. I’m here. You have a hard time asking for help. And that’s where I come in. Me... I’d do anything for your sake," she said.
Liam kissed her forehead. "And that, my sweet cherry pie, is what worries me."
Rory pressed her lips. He looked contemplative but she could see that he needs to talk to someone. He knows that too. But he is worrying for her. After a minute of silence, he looked at her as if he had reached a decision.
"I don’t know who I can trust and who I can’t, Cherry. You are the only one I can trust with all my heart," he said.
Rory patted his hand as she sensed him trembling. Her heart filled with sadness.
How long were you keeping your pain deep inside your heart, Fizzy? Why did you suffer when you have me?
"I... When I last went to LA, I didn’t go to LA per se. I went to Riverside first. I don’t know how she got the news, but Allison was there, waiting for me at the airport."