“This hurts so much.” “I don’t know what to say except I’m sorry for breaking your heart.” “This is more than breaking my heart.” “Aurelia,” he says with anguish. “This pain is unbearable,” I say, my heart faltering. Lost. “Seeing you with her. Hearing you say those vows. They should’ve been mine.” “Please forgive me.” I hear the grief in his voice as he rocks me gently. “Chad.” My voice cracks. “This is beyond what I can handle. There’s only so much my heart can take.” “I want you in my life,” he pleads. “I need you in my life.” “I can’t continue this…” “Us?” “It’s too painful to be near you.
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