“Why didn’t you stay and talk to me?” Eva’s cheeks puffed as she let out a slow breath. “Because part of me wanted to give in and take the easy road. I already loved you—still love you—and I thought if I couldn’t make it work with you, I didn’t have much of a chance with anyone else. But that’s a terrible reason to be involved with someone. Fear I’d never have the opportunity again? Pass. I couldn’t do that to you.”
