“That’s why I’m not going to ask.” “Liz…” “I know you need to stay away from me,” she breathed, body racking with tremors. “And I know why you can’t be my friend anymore, but I just want you to know that I am so grateful to have had you in my life.” A pained sob escaped her when she said, “I’ll never have a greater friend, Hugh Biggs, or a greater love.” “Fuck.” I blew out a ragged breath as my heart thundered violently. “Liz.”
