Chapter 71: Chapter 70

I was speechless. The man in front of me was carrying such a heavy burden. I was trying to digest everything he just told me. "Zairon..." I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "I had no idea..."

My heart ached for what he confessed to me. I didn't know that he experienced this.

He gave me a sad smile. "I know. I didn't want you to know, Laurene. I didn't want you to see this side of me."

"But why?" I asked, my heart aching for him. "Why did you feel the need to hide this from me?"

"Because I was afraid," he admitted. "I was afraid that you would look at me differently. I just wanted to keep it from you but I didn't want you to be angry."

I smiled. "I won't get angry. I will listen to you no matter what. I'm here," I said firmly, gripping his hand tightly.

He looked at me with eyes filled with relief. "Thank you, baby," he said, his voice choking with emotion. "Thank you for understanding."