Part 310

" All is well.." he spoke to her.

Lisa pulled away from the hug and looked at him again woth tears in her eyes.

" I was so scared. I thought I might lose you.." she cried.

Canary raised his hands and cupped her left cheek.

" I am fine Lisa, You shouldn't worry anymore." He comforted her.

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Lisa lifted her head from Canary's shoulder, her eyes red and puffy from crying. "Why?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "Why did you have to accept being beaten because of me, when you could have fought back and defended yourself?"

Canary's expression turned somber, and he looked away, his eyes clouding over. "I couldn't risk hurting anyone else," he said quietly. "I couldn't risk losing control and hurting you."

Lisa's eyes narrowed, her brow furrowed in confusion. "But you could beat up all those men who were attacking us," she pointed out. "Why couldn't you defend yourself against Isaac and his gang?"

Canary's jaw clenched, and he looked away, his eyes flashing with anger. "That was different," he growled. "Those men were a threat to you, to us. I would do anything to protect you, Lisa."

" I am just a normal worker Canary, Why would you risk your life because of me ?" Lisa wept.

Canary gave a soft smile and he looked deep into her eyes and said.

" I love you, Lisa,"

Canary said, his voice filled with conviction. "I love you so much."

Lisa's heart melted at Canary's words, and she felt tears of joy welling up in her eyes.

" You are joking , Right ?" She asked to make sure.

" No darling , I love you so much.." He took her hands in his and looked at her face again.

" I don't really know how you feel about me. I am not good enough but…"

"I love you too, Canary," she whispered stopping his words midway her voice trembling with emotion.

Canary's face lit up with a radiant smile and Lisa smiled back.

He slowly pulled her into a hug again.