Chapter 38

To be honest, Donn was indeed a man without flaws. He didn't fool around, kept a safe distance from women around him, was wealthy, handsome, well-educated, and had good character. But as I looked into his eyes that were filled with affection, I couldn't help but wonder if he was looking through me at someone else. "Donn." For the first time, I called him by his name without the humility of a junior. "Do you truly like me, or are you just searching for someone's shadow in me?" The aluminum can in Donn's hand dropped to the ground with a crisp clatter, the unfinished beer spilling everywhere. It was the first time I had seen him so flustered. He stammered, "I... You... That's not..." "I've known for a long time." My expression remained steady, and I felt no anger at being a substitute. "I knew back in college." He hung his head like a child caught doing something wrong, apologizing for his selfishness. "I'm sorry, Cassie." "It's okay." I gently patted his shoulder. "I underst