Laura Lowell's cool gaze fell on Vivian Yardley. She chose her words carefully before speaking. "I'm sorry, but I already have someone I like. You can't force matters of the heart."
Vivian Yardley gave a bitter smile, and his gaze dimmed. "To be honest, I was prepared for you to reject me. But I'm not going to give up. I have to give it a shot, no matter what. Maybe you'll come to see the good in me."
His eyes, now dim and downcast, couldn't hide his deep sense of disappointment.
He hadn't slept at all the previous night, his mind filled with images of Laura Lowell.
Even though he knew he would be rejected today, he had decided to take his chance anyway. Otherwise, he knew he would truly regret it.
Laura Lowell raised a hand, tucking a few loose strands of hair behind her ear. Her delicately shaped brows furrowed slightly. "You're putting me in a difficult position."
