Thomas personally escorted Mary to her car.
He knew his confession might have been abrupt, especially toward a woman he had only known for a short time. But ever since the day they met, Olivia's every smile and frown had lodged themselves in his heart. When he was idle, her image would surface in his mind without warning.
In thirty years of life, this was the first time he had truly fallen for a woman. He didn't place excessive importance on notions like chastity. He himself wasn't a virgin, so how could he demand purity from someone else?
All he knew was that he didn't want to miss this chance.
After Mary got into the car, she asked Thomas for the approximate location of the rental house. Once she had it clear in her mind, she started the engine and drove off.
