“Because there’s too many broken hearts around here.” My eyes widened. “In Ballylaggin?” He peered over his book at me and smirked. “In the world, Liz.” “Oh.” I nodded in understanding. “What about my heart?” He laughed softly. “Your heart works just fine.” “But what if it breaks?” “That won’t happen.” “How come?” He turned another page before saying, “Because I won’t break it.” “But what if someone else breaks it?” “Not going to happen.” “How come?” “Because I’ve got it locked away safe and sound.”
