“But you knew. You believed in me, even when I didn’t.” He gazed down at me and then nodded solemnly. “Yes.” I leaned against his solid chest, comforted by the strong beat of his heart against my cheek. “Hugo, can we go home now?” “Of course.” After a pause, he asked, “Where to?” I pulled back just enough to be able to look into his eyes. “It doesn’t matter,” I replied. “As long as I’m with you.”
