Chapter 14 Gary froze for a moment when he saw the letter . The handwriting and ink on the envelopes varied slightly from different writing times . Gary picked up the letters and rearranged them , his eyes gradually glistening . I stood quietly beside him . Softly revealing the girlish feelings I'd buried deep in my heart . " I started writing these after realizing my feelings - one every year . " Gary opened the sorted letters and read them one by one . My handwriting looked childish at first . That was written on my sixteenth birthday . The letter showed me trembling with anxiety . " Uncle Gary , what do I do ? I think I like someone . But I shouldn't . " " He'd be horrified if he knew . I can't lose him . " At eighteen , I flipped through books , searched , observed , tested , and wrestled . " Uncle Gary , I still like him . I tried noticing others - it's different . " " I tested him - he never pulled away when we touched . He must like me too ? " Gary's eyes slowly filled with tears . At twenty , I secretly planned my confession in a letter . " Uncle , I'm an adult now . But I still can't let go . " " I want to tell you I like you . " 0.0 % 09:53 " I think I should face these feelings bravely , just to get it off my chest . " " Whatever your reaction , I'll accept it . I just hope you won't hate me . " Gary turned away , burying his face in his arms . The color of his sleeve quickly darkened . " I'm sorry ... Sorry , Jessica ... " His voice sounded hoarse and strained . " I don't deserve your affection . " He remained slumped over the desk for a long while , and I quietly watched him . " My confession was too sudden - it startled you . I understand , Uncle . " Seeing Uncle so heartbroken left me at a loss . This sadness felt different , though I couldn't pinpoint why . When Gary finally looked up , his eyes were swollen . Only one unread letter remained , filled with my confusion and heartbreak . " Why could Uncle accept Ashley ? Why does Uncle despise me so much ? " In a fit of pique , I stopped writing to Uncle . After marriage , I had even fewer chances . To this day , I still haven't found answers to those questions . I looked toward Gary , not really expecting him to give me an answer . But he did . " Jessica , your confession did touch my heart . " " But that feeling made me realize I'd been fantasizing about my girl all along . " 34.9 % 09:52 Gary confessed his feelings again , yet I still couldn't quite believe it . " I feel filthy . I've tarnished you . " He continued . " I thought marrying someone who loved me would set things right . " His breathing grew heavy again . Covering my mouth , I shook my head , my chest tight . Gary pressed the letter against his heart , his chest heaving . Slowly , the turmoil inside me settled . " It's all in the past , Gary . Though I learned of your feelings rather late . " He refolded each letter precisely , slipping them back into their original envelope . Sealing it gently , he stored the letters in his bookshelf's hidden compartment . Then he retrieved the letter tucked inside his journal . His phone buzzed on the desk . His assistant calling . " Mr. Hall , Ms. Taylor's court hearing is confirmed for tomorrow . " Gary placed the letter carefully on the desk . " The Walkers will make a move . Have the legal team ready . " 71.5 % It was when everything was almost over, that the billionaire told me that she found me looked familiar at first sight! Right after I got into a top college, my mom passed away because of severe illnes...