Chapter 59
Chloe had lost count of how many times she had reread Damien’s brief letter. Her longing for him was far more intense than she dared admit. His will was not a topic she could discuss in a letter, so she conveyed her profound gratitude for his considerate gesture in her reply, each word filled with sincerity.
She wondered if Damien had any inkling of the joy his correspondence had sparked within her. At the same time, she was certain that he had understood her sentiments; his intuition had proven quite astute in the past. Moreover, the subtle gifts he occasionally sent—the rose petal he had slipped into the envelope, for instance—were just enigmatic enough to stir Chloe’s pragmatic sense of romance.
