Chapter 106 —Not the right thing, but the necessary thing

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Aylin silently turned the cup between her hands. The food was still on the table, but they had barely touched it since the conversation turned to the forbidden name.

Roman couldn't take his eyes off her. He knew she was thinking about something else, weighing it up in her head before saying it, debating whether to speak or remain silent. Until finally, without looking up from the rim of the cup, she said it.

"Can I have an opinion about Miranda?

Roman blinked, surprised. He sat up a little straighter in his chair and looked at her intently.

“Yes. About anything, about her, about Sasha, about me, about whatever you want. From now on, you can give your opinion on whatever you want. I won't leave you out again. No more decisions on my own, no more secrets.” He didn't hesitate. He took her hand on the table and held it firmly, as if that were his promise.

Aylin swallowed. She looked up. There was something in his eyes that