“Antonio,” Valerie said. “Can I ask you something?”
Antonio raised his eyebrows, intrigued by her question. “Of course, what do you want to know?”
“Why me? Why do you like me? Is it simply because you think I’m pretty? Or is it because you want to be a father and adopting Landon was…easy?” she asked.
He looked into Valerie’s beautiful green eyes, his heart swelling with emotions he didn’t know he could feel. “I liked…no, I loved you because of who you are, not what you look like. And I wanted to be with you because I saw a depth to your soul that I couldn’t resist. You’re strong, resilient, and full of love. That’s why I chose you. Not because it was easy, but because it was right.”
Valerie’s expression softened, and she smiled at him. “You don’t actually love me. You’re just saying th
