Serena's voice softened into a blissful murmur, "Martin, having you is just amazing. With you by my side, I feel like I'm not completely abandoned by the world. Even though I'm not born into the Collins family, and I can't enjoy the privileges I once had or claim a noble title, you still treat me like a princess. My happiness is still intact. Seriously, having you as my boyfriend is the best thing ever!"
Hearing the girl openly refer to him as her boyfriend wiped away Martin's previous sorrow, replacing it with a surge of emotion and a pang of guilt.
He was moved by her heartfelt confession—
And guilty because, since last night, he'd doubted her feelings for him, sinking into a funk until just now.
But now, he was thrilled, overjoyed.