Chapter 1002

My heart was in turmoil, like waves crashing violently against the shore. I couldn't make sense of my emotions at that moment. I was shocked, bewildered, and flustered. It was like a flood had broken through the levees, overwhelming my defenses and leaving me in complete disarray. But I had to suppress my emotions and force myself to stay calm. I looked down in silence, then looked at Bruce's face. In his sleep, his expression was peaceful and serene. His long eyelashes rested softly against his cheeks, and the faint curve of a smile lingered at the corners of his lips—contented, even joyful. He seemed to be dreaming of something happy. His fingers loosened their grip on mine as he rolled over, clutching the blanket instead. He mumbled something indistinct. Then, he let out a soft chuckle. I crouched down and slowly began gathering the scattered photos from the floor. Once I had collected them all, I slid them back into the booklet and returned it to its original place. Then, I sto