After Rejecting My Confession, My Uncle's Overwhelmed With Regret

about it. I'm goi

! I'll arrange your visa right away. Spend time with your fr

a photo of two smiling

added. "He's been there for you all

softly, still looking

. I'll thank

photo-a sunset with two kids smilin

as Henry, only fourteen then, who took me in and raised me, despite all o

all for someone so

, knowing that voicing the

stable-unti

o celebrate with me. He was in high spirits, and by the

anced at his relaxed face, his che

g, I leaned down

e pushed me back. "Lola! Are y

eart pounding. This w

eeting his shocked

e! How could you?" Henry looked at m

ood," I replied calmly. "Henr

than you. You're only eighteen. You can't tell

irmly. "I've liked you for a long time. I

is face growing serious. "Lola, your feelings aren't l

think I'm joking because of my

almost helpless. "You're

ended; I only know that every birthd

was always the same wish. He always said I

birthday a month away

, I decide

to leave