“You didn’t ruin my life, Hayden.” I curve my hands around his neck. “I need you to listen to me. We put the past in the past. I’m not hurting over that anymore, Hayden, because you know why?” I squat down between his legs until we’re at eye level. “You’ve shown up for me. You’ve shown up for my kids. You’ve shown me that you have a big fucking heart and that you care. You’ve shown me that you’re fucking strong because despite whatever lies your mind is telling you, you were strong, and you got the help you needed.”
