Overcome obstacles

Betty pouted, her lips jutting out in a sulky expression, as if daring Bryan to come up with a response. But instead of speaking, he stood up and gently pulled her to her feet, his hands wrapping around hers in a warm grasp.

"Can you just say something to me?" Bryan asked, his voice laced with a hint of frustration, but also a deep longing.

Bryan's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze soft and persuasive. "I want you to come with me to see my twins tomorrow," he said, his voice low and gentle. "I want us to spend the day together, as a family. What do you say, Betty? Will you come with me?"

His words were like a balm to her soul, soothing her fears and doubts. Betty's pout slowly faded, replaced by a small smile, as she nodded her head.

"Okay, I will," Betty said, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm sorry to think you would abandon me for them." Her eyes dropped, her gaze falling on their entwined hands.

Bryan chuckled, his fingers tightening around hers. "I'm not going to abandon you,