"..." Stella York met his deep gaze, her lips stirring, yet unable to produce a sound.
She wanted to say yes, but such a simple word just wouldn't come out.
She was a mom, and she simply could not abandon her child.
Even though she kept convincing herself, when it really came time to make a decision, she still hesitated.
But Lucas Scott...
Stella York dared not look into his eyes, reached out to hold him, burying her face into his chest.
"Give me a bit of time." Her mind was in a bit of chaos now, she wanted to persist, but with less than half a chance, she didn't know how to convince Lucas Scott.
Nor did she know how to convince herself to let him take the risk with her.
"I said, I won't force you." Lucas Scott raised his hand, fondly ruffling her hair.
His voice was very gentle, as if afraid to frighten her, yet there was a note of determination in his tone.
Stella York understood instantly.
