CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN – CONFESSION OF LOVE

He turned to face her, his eyes searching hers with concern. "What is it, Charlotte? You can tell me anything." She took a deep breath, steeling herself. "I haven't been entirely honest with you about my background," she confessed. "The truth is, I come from a very wealthy family. My parents are influential business people, and they have certain... expectations for my life." Kai was silent for a moment, processing her words. Then, to Charlotte's surprise, he reached out and took her hand, squeezing it gently. "Charlotte," he said, his voice firm but gentle, "I don't care about your family's money or their expectations. I care about you, the person you are inside. The person I've gotten to know over these past few weeks." Charlotte felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes, overwhelmed by his acceptance and understanding. "But Kai," she pressed on, "my family, they wouldn't approve of this, of us. They have a very narrow view of who I should be with." Kai nodded, his expression t