Chapter 108

He grinned, his tousled hair ruffled by the breeze. "Good, because I want to spend as much time as possible with my darling Daniella."

I blushed at his words, feeling the warmth spread across my cheeks. I turned to look at him, "I'd like that. But we have to be careful. Grandfather would be furious if he finds out." I said with all seriousness.

Ethan's eyes softened, and he cupped my face in his hands. "I know, love. I wonder when this secrecy will stop."

I wanted to promise him soon but I knew that was impossible. Ethan was a strong man, but he came from a poor family so all he does is menial work in the farm or my grandfather's brewery. When I met him at the orphanage during my grandfather's usual charity, I liked him almost instantly.