Chapter 252: Forever and Ever

Call Jude possessive if you want. He simply couldn’t accept any other man being near Tilda. That feeling, which had been on the verge of bursting out of his chest, finally found an opportunity to be expressed to the person he wanted to tell the most. Jude wouldn’t regret it. Even if it scared Tilda, even if it made her distance herself from him. Because this was what his heart wanted. He was hopelessly in love with her!

It took Tilda a while to accept it. And then… she couldn’t help but smile.

“Jude, hearing you say that… it makes me really happy.”

Admit it, Tilda. You have feelings for this man.

After all, he was such a noble and amazing man. And to be chosen so firmly by someone like him—never backing down, never doubting… It was the sweetest poison for Tilda, who had always lacked trust and love. She couldn’t resist it. Whether they had the Omega–types, whether it might affect the future…. None of that mattered anymore.

“Tilda, I’m sorry if what I said just now scared you. But… I want you to know that the moment you came into my world and caught my interest… You were already a light that shone into the frozen, dark world in my heart.”

If a beam of light falls into the darkness and can’t clear it, it should just leave. Otherwise, even this light will get dirty and turn black. Jude didn’t want that. Even if he fell into the abyss, surrounded by darkness and covered in mud, he still wanted to reach out and use all his strength to grab that light!

“Okay, I get it, Jude… I already said I’m happy. Why do you think you scared me? Ahem, thank you for your serious and heartfelt confession. I can’t say for sure if I want to spend my life with you, which makes me feel like a jerk, leading you on…”

Before she could finish, Jude cut in. He spoke each word clearly and firmly, “Tilda, I’ll wait for you. Until the day you’re ready to truly accept my feelings.”

And until that day came, Jude would move toward Tilda with great care, effort, and love. Until he could reach Tilda’s heart, leave his mark on it, and make her his.

Jude still didn’t know much about Tilda. But he did know one thing: Because of the Jensons, she was deeply hurt and had shut herself off. She didn’t want to deal with so-called family affection anymore. Getting close to her this fast was already more than he’d expected. Only Jude knew better than anyone else in this world how precious and treasured she was. She was a rare gem, the shining star, and the warm sunlight that can scatter all darkness! A quick spark of attraction fades, but lasting love is true tenderness.

Looking into Jude’s shining eyes, it was as if for the first time… Tilda saw the reflection in his deep, dark eyes. They used to be like an empty, black universe. This time, she saw her own reflection very clearly. At least in that moment, Jude’s heart held only her.

For some reason, Tilda asked, “Jude, do you know how to blow-dry hair?”

“Huh?”

He wasn’t expecting her to say that.

“My hair’s still wet. I’m worried I won’t sleep well later. Help me dry it?”

Without giving him a choice, Tilda stood up. Jude was stunned for a moment before following her. Tilda sat down at the vanity and handed Jude the hair dryer. Jude took it and gently began drying her hair. Her hair was smooth and silky, soft to the touch. It carried the faint fragrance of her shampoo, which was very pleasant. Tilda closed her eyes, feeling relaxed.

“I used to read a few romance novels, and I always wanted something like this. Like… you drying my hair, me shaving your stubble–those little everyday moments that feel calm and happy. Hey, Jude, don’t you think we’re kind of like the main characters in those old novels, doing this at the end of the story?”

Jude’s gaze was so gentle it looked like it could melt. His long fingers combed through Tilda’s hair as the warm air from the dryer carried her fragrance.

“As long as you’re willing, we can keep going like this—forever and ever.”

Jude’s answer would not change. He was only waiting for the day Tilda would say, “I do.”

“I don’t know why I love you, but you’re the reason I can’t love anyone else.”

Tilda closed her eyes, fully at peace.