The sight of him standing on the threshold gave her mixed feelings; he was the one responsible for her losing the job after all. However, he'd also given up his revenge because of her, and that had to mean something.

"Why should I forgive you?" she blurted out before he had the chance to say anything.

Jane bowed his head ever so slightly, looking uncharacteristically nervous for once. It took him a moment to brace himself and utter those words.

"Because I love you," he murmured quite helplessly.

A moment later she rose on her tiptoes to meet his lips.