“I have always been selfish when it comes to you, and I think I always will be. But these past weeks have taught me that, even above the deepest and most cherished desires of my heart, what I want most is for you to be happy. If that happiness includes me, then I will take you in a heartbeat and never let go. And if not . . .” He swallowed. “Well. What else can I do, but try to find happiness on my own?” His eyes started to sparkle, a corner of his lips turning up. “But Eliza, it’s going to be devilish difficult finding it. I do wish you’d save me the trouble.”
