“Just give me a chance to explain.” “Why should I?” I asked incredulously. “I heard everything you had to say then.” “I’m begging you, Autumn.” I scoffed. “Begging means getting down on your knees. A man like you doesn’t—” He dropped to his knees right in front of me. I was so stunned that I could do nothing but stare at him in shock. He took that opportunity to talk.

