The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 223

They stopped at a red light at the intersection.

The car slowed and halted. Chloe's gaze was fixed straight ahead. She watched the cars on the opposite side making a right turn. As each car passed, she glanced up at the the red light’s timer.

Damon also stared ahead blankly.

After a while, Chloe's said flatly.

"Damon, I can't... I can't unconditionally trust and love anyone right now. You're great, but I get scared whenever you treat me well...."

Damon's eyes squinted slightly, asking, "Scared of what?"

Chloe looked away and turned to look at the handsome side of Damon’s face.

"I'm afraid I'll fall in love with you more than anyone I know. I'm afraid that I won't be able to accept the worst outcome, no matter how strong I am... I can't help but think about these things because, for so many years, my relationships have always been like this... I've lost too much and don’t have much left...."

Damon remained silent as the timer on the red light counted down.

He said nothing once the green light came on. He just started the car and drove past the intersection.

Chloe blinked, "You... don't you have anything to say? Like condemn me, get angry with me, or...."

"No," Damon said flatly. His deep voice had cut her off, "I understand your concerns, and you can reserve your sentiments. It’s my job to make you believe in me."

Damon glanced at her. His perfect eyebrows and warm smile gave him an assuring look.

"Just be good and enjoy being my girlfriend."

Chloe's heart skipped a beat. She was moved by his words but felt guilty.

How could such a smart person like him not know what the "reserve" meant in this circumstance?

After a while, she nodded softly, then reached out and took his hand. Her fingers intertwined with his, tightly clasped together.