Sergio wrapped his arms around Irish once more and placed a kiss against the crown of her head. After a while, he pulled away and rested his forehead against hers.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Of course."

"Why did you choose to end things between us? After all these years I thought that you'd realize that you still loved me enough to stick with me no matter what. That you still cared about me enough to try your best to get rid of those horrible memories."

"Sergio..."

Sergio cut Irish off, shaking his head.

"No. Don't stop there. Tell me why you chose not to love me anymore."

"Because...