Forever (Book 2) Dark Romance | Henry Cavill

Chapter 50

Chapter song: "The Reason" by Hoobastank

"I've found the reason for me. To change who I used to be. A reason to start over new. And the reason is you."

Just when I thought everything seem to have improved between Henry and I, Victoria's words drifted through my mind.

"I wouldn't want you to get fooled again."

What if Henry hadn't changed? What if he is only being nice to me because of Baby Kale? And if there was no Baby Kale, would he behave like this to begin with - constantly being by my side and offering his help? I found myself fighting internally with these pestering thoughts that wouldn't disappear.

But people could change people. And so could love.

Does Henry love me enough to change into a new person for Baby Kale and me? Does he even love me at all, even if it was for a small moment?

He had never uttered those three words throughout the times we were together. Somehow I thought he did, but I was mistaken and fooled before. And maybe that was why I couldn't trust Henry...because I didn't truly know if he even love me one bit.

Henry stayed over the weekend at Nancy's place, keeping me companied and making sure I had everything. Even though he sat in the couch working on his laptop, every time I walked by, he would asked if I needed anything or if I felt uncomfortable.

But I didn't need to trust Henry...Maybe I needed to trust myself first. Trust that I'd make the right decision and that I wouldn't get myself hurt.

.....

As I made my way out through the Horizon doors after work on Monday, Henry was already waiting in the driveway.

"How was work?" he asked as I buckled up.

"It was good just like any normal day. Umm...I forgot to tell you not to pick me up today. I'm not going home yet."

"Then where were you planning to go?"

"I'm going to Sally's Place tonight. I made arrangements with Juliet last week to visit the shelter, " I replied. Henry's jubilant expression turned somber as he gaze at me. I hoped he realized I wasn't going to the shelter for the reason he might be thinking about. "I just wanted to go see the kids and visit a friend. I'm not going there because of ..."

"How do you know what I'm thinking about?"

"Well...the look on your face..."

"Ally, that's not it," Henry said with a slight smile. "Alright, then I'm coming with you."

"Henry, you don't--"

"Ally, I want to...For you."

The presence of the golden retrievers easily lifted the children's spirits at the shelter today. Even though some of the kids had bruises and sadness apparent on their faces, they still found the courage to smile and laugh for a moment; it was a warming and rare sight to see.

Juliet and I watched from afar as Henry approached a little girl who looked to be about eight years old. As she pet the golden retriever, she seemed shy around Henry, hardly looking up at him. With a bashful adorable look, she kept her eyes on the dog as Henry spoke with her.

"I'm glad that Henry could join us today, Ally," Juliet said, turning to me. "Did you know, Henry's one of our highest donors. We really appreciate the help he can offer us."

"Really? I didn't know that about Henry. He never talked about his charity work with me."

"He makes many contributions throughout the year to charities and foundations across the nation. He may look strong and assertive on the outside, but he's a really generous person not many people know about." At this moment, Henry had made the little girl laugh. "Isn't he amazing around children?"