Stephanie POV

“I understand how you feel, I mean…” He halted only to continue almost immediately.

“Trust me, I won't be angry with any decision you take.” He shrugged. “If I was in your place, I would make the right decision…”

“And that is?” I halted him, staring deep into his eyes.

Shaking his head slowly, he began to struggle with his words as he kept darting his eyes about.

“You're going to find it hard to let go, right?” I didn't wait for his response before I began to go on and on with my words.

“Right now, I just can't. It's hard and… I really just can't.” I...