Love Makes Me Believe
“The things caught on the security footage, and even more that weren’t… they were like knives, stabbing into my heart, slashing across my skin, leaving wound after wound.
“Even when they heal, they’ll leave ugly, permanent scars.
“Do you really think a single ‘sorry’ makes it all disappear? No. The truth is, our story is over.”
He lifted a trembling hand toward me, as if to pull me into his arms, but stopped halfway.
“I never realized how deeply I hurt you,” he whispered. “Please… give me a chance to make it right.”
A faint smile curved my lips.
“There’s no need. We’re finished. I don’t hate you, Asher. But don’t come looking for me again.”