Therapist

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He stared at me as if he couldn't believe what he was wearing and pulled me into a hug. I let myself be hugged and relax in his embrace. It's finally over, we conquered our nightmares.

"Know the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw you?" He asked, his chin resting on my head.

I shook my head negatively against his chest.

"Who's this fierce beautiful petite lady with wild chestnut hair who isn't afraid of my cold aura and broke through, now I have a warm heart willing to love."

"What do you think when you see now, after you know, everything?" I asked

"Wow, my bossy maid is one hell of a strong woman, beautiful and fierce at the same time, selfless too. She's one of the people I hold dear to my heart now."

I blushed, surprised someone still thinks of me as beautiful.

"What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money"