BookToReadChapter 184
"At first, everyone in the family was completely taken in by my dad. They thought he'd really ended things with
that woman and had the child aborted. It wasn't until | was about five or six that Mom found out the truth, and
they had a massive blowout. It nearly ended in divorce and caused a huge stir with both families, since their
marriage was more than just about them-it was a big deal for both the Riddle and Fisher families.
"Naturally, the divorce never happened. Dad was under pressure from both sides, so he cut ties with his
mistress, but Mom was left with a heavy heart. Growing up, | remember them always arguing about that other
woman and her son.
"Later on, | heard the woman passed away. Dad wanted to bring his illegitimate child into the family, but my
grandparents wouldn't have it, so it never happened. After a rough patch, he eventually cto live with us."
Allison was left speechless by all of this.
Who would have guessed that Ben, who seemed so suave and polite, was actually such a family disaster and
couldn't stay away from temptation?
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Allison thought of sweet Rose, who nearly attempted suicide, and she felt a mix of sympathy and fear.
If she had gone through with it, Joshua would have grown up without a mom, and if that woman had brought her
son into their lives, Joshua's days would've been tough.
Thank goodness it didn't cto that.
Joshua noticed Allison's silence, looked away from the computer and turned to her, his dark eyes holding a silent
plea.
"Allie, do you think my family is a mess? Please know I'm not like my dad. Ever since | was a kid, I've promised
myself I'd only love one person my whole life and be completely loyal."
He seemed almost vulnerable then, worried that Allison might think he was just like his dad and drift away.
Allison's heart was a whirlwind of
emotionart v
her
both bitter and
s began to glisten fears.
She felt sorry for Joshua's
childhood, and the way he felt he et
had to lower himself because he
was afraid she might leave him.
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But there was sweetness too, because he cared so deeply for her.
Allison was sniffling, opened her arms and wrapped them around Joshua, hugging him tightly.
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Her eyes were shimmering with tears, her voice a little choked, "Joshua, | know, | truly do."
She knew he wasn't like that.
Ever since they'd been together, she never doubted his sincerity.
Joshua hugged her back, closing his eyes, inhaling her scent, and feeling an overwhelming sense of calm.
Allison's voice was soft and
reassuring, easing the storm in
Joshua's heart. "Joshua, as lon net
as
you don't leavefirst, I'll never let you go."
Hearing her words, Joshua felt a tender string in his heart being gently strummed, bringing tears to his eyes.
Allie was so amazing; how could he ever think of leaving her?
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