“Listen…” I reach for his hand, and he gives it to me reluctantly. “I love you, but I understand if you want to… If this is too much for you. I would understand. We don’t have to be together if you don’t want to be anymore.” Nick jerks his head back. “What are you talking about? You think I want to break up?” “I’m just saying. I would understand.” He squeezes my hand firmly in his. “Look, I’m not thrilled about this. Obviously. But I love you. And there’s nothing that would make me not want to be with you anymore.” We sit there together in the kitchen for a long time, holding hands and
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