After Trish said it, she regretted it, but it was too late to take it back.

She had to stare defiantly at Declan.

"So," Declan, lashes lowered, repeated, "if I don't let you in today, you want us to break up, is that right?"

"Yes," Trish's voice quivered.

"I thought our relationship was stronger after all we've been through," Declan sighed bitterly, "even if you hadn't thought about being with me forever, I didn't expect you to speak of breaking up so easily."

Trish clenched her fists. "I don't want to discuss this with you right now. Move aside, I can't let Rafael go!"

She wouldn't let Rafael hurt Eileen...