Chapter 14 - The Rain and the Revelation
The driver’s side door opened, and Roman stepped out into the falling rain, holding a large black umbrella over his head to shield her from the storm.
“Clare? What’s wrong? Why are you out in the rain?” Roman asked, his forehead furrowing with instant concern.
Clare stood before him, holding the wooden box tightly against her chest, her dark wavy hair glistening with raindrops.
“Roman... I can't accept this!” Clare cried out over the sound of the falling rain. “This building is worth over eight hundred thousand dollars! The debt clearance... it’s too much!”
Roman stepped closer, holding the umbrella over her head, his dark eyes locking onto her tear-stained face with absolute sincerity and tenderness.
“It’s not enough, Clare,” Roman said softly, his low voice cutting through the sound of the storm. “You gave my niece her voice back. You restored her joy when I was completely helpless to save her. Eight hundred thousand dollars is nothing compared to the miracle you brought into our lives.”
Clare looked up into his deep, intense eyes, feeling her heart pound wildly against her ribs.
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“You didn't just help Lily, Roman,” Clare whispered, stepping closer to him under the umbrella. “You saved my grandmother's dream. You saved me.”
👉 Roman looked down at her lips, his breath catching in his throat as the space between them vanished.
