After a moment,he added quietly,"But promise me this—starting today,you’re mine.And I swear,I’ll never let anyone hurt you again."
I closed my eyes and nodded.
"Edith..."he said,voice breaking from steel to tenderness,"Marry me,will you?"
I nodded again,this time without hesitation and wrapped my arms around him even tighter.
***
Meanwhile,back at the Shepherd Family villa…
Lennon lounged on the couch,scrolling through his phone.His expression twisted into annoyance.
"She’s still not back?"he muttered."Tsk.Meredith’s really milking this tantrum."
Winona curled against his side,head resting on his shoulder.She giggled softly.
"What’s the matter—starting to miss her?"
"Miss her?"Lennon scoffed."She’s damaged goods.I only ever took her in because I pitied her."
He tilted Winona’s chin with one hand.
"You,look at you here,you’re perfect—obedient,pure."
Winona beamed and planted a kiss on his cheek."Obviously.I’m nothing like her."
Lennon smirked and pulled her into his arms,full of lazy confidence.
Where else could Meredith possibly go?She had no one,nowhere to run.No one else would take her in.Just two days and she would come crawling back.
And then,maybe,he would consider taking her back.