The Wish

by Nicholas Sparks

And in the end, isn’t that the most important thing in life? To be truly known and loved by someone you’ve chosen?”

But I think you already know those things. Which means you wanted me to say yes for all the wrong reasons.” “What are you talking about?” “You don’t want to lose me,” I said. “That’s not the same thing as wanting to be with me.” “They mean exactly the same thing,” he protested. “No, they don’t. Wanting to be with someone is a positive thing. It’s about love and respect and desire. But not wanting to lose someone isn’t about those things. It’s about fear.”

“But never forget that love is always stronger than fear. Love saved me, and I know it will save you, too.” They were her very last words.