Summary

In Chapter 21, as Esme prepared for the final wedding of the summer, she decided to tell Khai about Jade that evening. After cake, Khai asked Esme to take a walk with him because he intended to propose. As they walked, Esme told Khai that he made her happy, and that she loved him. Khai went cold when Esme asked Khai if he loved her. Even though he could give Esme anything she wanted or do anything for her that she wanted, Khai replied that he could not truthfully say that he loved her.

Esme believed that Khai was telling her that he could not love her for who she was at the core of her being. She tried to leave but was surprised when he told her that they should get married. She said no and ran away from him because she refused...