I quickly wiped away my tears when Maverick turned away. Shit. It's not the best time to be emotional right now. Even though what he said is something that I know I will remember in my whole life, it was still not enough reason for me to show weakness.

I sighed and got up and took the dishes to the sink to wash.

I stopped myself from replaying his words in my head because it only brings me back to that bitter past. That will only do no good. Sure, it hits her from the core but she promised herself that she will move on from it. No looking back...