Chapter 282 Unknown Urges

Wynter stared with disbelief. Beyond what Dalton had already informed her, she had anticipated more. Dalton had a serious expression on his attractive face. "I used to feel like I was bound to that fable and that I would never be able to choose who I wanted to marry, so it didn't matter if I had to fight to get out." "However, I can heal your—" “But now, I’m grateful for that fable because it has bound me to you,” Dalton interrupted Wynter, laughing. When Wynter heard Dalton's comments, her lovely features briefly changed to one of surprise. He drew her into his arms. She could hear his heart pounding steadily. He reassured her, "I've liked you for a long time, and it has nothing to do with who you are." He placed her face into his shoulder, and she craned her neck to gaze up at him, but he appeared uneasy. He defended himself with trepidation. "I'm a good breadwinner and don't have any bad habits, if that helps with your consideration." Wynter replied with a hum. She buried the tip of her nose in his shirt's warm material. He was breathing a bit more quickly than normal, and she could sense it.