“ I don't know all that he has taken from you, but he's not taking me.” Tessa tried to reassure.

“ No, you don't know that.” He shook his head, tears sliding down his cheeks and the sight made her inside-out twisted guiltily. “ You don't know anything, Tessy.”

“ Stop crying, Tyler, please.”

He sniffled. “ I was scared.” He began, voice cracking. “ Everything I did was because I was scared of losing you. I've loved you all my life, Tessy.”

He ran his fingers through his hair. “ I buried it deep. Tried not to show it cause what if I'm not enough for you, what if...