Chapter 80: What Kind of Partner She Wanted
"I see. Then, it's basically like we're starting again. Is this why you chose this setup from our first date back then?"
Leo's lips curved up. "Yes. And I wanted to know if you still remember, too. I'm glad you do."
"Don't you think our situation is somewhat weird.. We had been married for three years now, but were back to square one like strangers trying to get to know each other," Lillian mused.
"Maybe. But I'd rather be a stranger trying to know you than a husband who never tried. Almost dying repeatedly had made me realize I wasted so much time on things I didn't really need to waste my time on. I wished I had spent all that time doing what I truly wanted. Being with you, for instance," Leo admitted.
Lillian gulped. Her heart skipped a bit.
Something inside her faltered. She allowed herself to look at him without the armor of practicality.