Caiden Ward was nineteen years older than her; she had always called him "uncle" this and "uncle" that. Even though the two of them had no blood relationship, crossing that psychological barrier was by no means easy. Thinking about it, the Caiden Ward in her memories must have been the same, right?
After all, from beginning to end, he had never said anything like "I like you."
Then—
Maeve's mind drifted as she looked at him; there seemed to be a sheen of moisture flickering in her eyes.
Caiden Ward froze, looking at her and about to speak. The next instant, he saw that shimmer vanish completely. The sorrow he had just glimpsed for that fleeting moment seemed like his own hallucination. Maeve had already stepped out of his arms and said in a light, easy tone, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."
"Maeve…"
Caiden Ward suddenly didn't know what to say.
Maybe he really was seeing things. He'd been too busy lately, and he actually hadn't been sleeping well.
