Chapter 287: Selfishness

Enveloped by Damien's warmth, Katherine wanted to pull back but she ended up leaning onto him, her heart yearning for that touch that only he could give.

Was it so bad that she wanted him so much, Mom?

Was it so bad that all her heart screamed for was for her to be able to love him like she did, Dad?

The words he whispered to her brought so much delight along with a set of thorns that pricked her heart as it jumped for joy. 'I miss you too, Damien. Terribly,' she said in her thoughts when her mouth couldn't do it for her.

His thumb stroked hers gently, happy that she didn't pull away when he gave her hand a squeeze. "Why can't we be just 'us' again?"

"Why can't we be just 'you and me', Katherine?"

He knew he was being selfish — especially after what his uncle told him earlier. He knew it wasn't right for him to ask her that… But what could he do? Humans are selfish by nature.