Chapter 102: Bound by Secrets

The sun dipped lower in the sky as Taylor and Alex continued their walk, the air between them charged with the weight of their recent conversation. Each step felt like a journey into uncharted territory, where their love was the compass guiding them through the unknown. Taylor’s mind buzzed with everything Alex had revealed. His confession had shaken her, but it had also solidified something deep within her heart. She loved him more than ever, and nothing in his past could change that. But she knew that they had crossed into a new chapter of their relationship, one that required trust and understanding on a level they had yet to experience. As they reached a secluded spot in the park, a place where the trees formed a natural canopy overhead, Taylor stopped walking and turned to face Alex. The shadows played across his face, accentuating the lines of worry and regret that marred his otherwise handsome features. “Alex,” she began, her voice soft but resolute, “I want to know everythin