I glanced up, and my face must have hardened because a sharp, stinging sensation shot through me. “If I hadn't, then I wouldn’t have sent you that text or come here to apologize. What am I supposed to do, Jack Monroe?” I had debased myself. I don’t know why he needed to continue drilling into me.

“I see. Because I said sorry, that means I'm to just forget that ever happened? Forget that I have feelings?” Jack Monroe shot back, his own anger rising to the forefront now.

"I never said that," I retorted, my voice shaking with indignation. "Don't put words in my mouth."

Jack Monroe looked me directly...