“Thanks for wanting something more for my daughter. For fighting to keep Miles and me together.” She dropped her arms and stepped back, meeting my gaze once more. “It was really a selfless thing you did.” She gave me a weak smile. “But Miles and I aren’t meant to be together. I deserve someone who loves me. And Miles…” Her voice drifted off as her gaze shifted to Belle and then back to me. “Miles loves you.”
