Chapter 14

• "Hey, Sam. I listened to each of your messages, and I believe you. I believe it was your stepbrother, and I know you would never do something like that..." I hesitated about that statement. "But I can't. I can't do a long-distance relationship. I miss you too much, and I need to hug and kiss you, but I can't, and it's driving me crazy. We need to take some time and try with other people, don't you think? I can't wait five years for you, Sam, and only see you on holidays and special occasions. I just can't. Nobody can. I love you, and I hope you understand that this is best for both of us."
• I read the message a million times in the morning, trying to understand each word. Did he need time? Did he need to meet other people? Had he already met someone? Suddenly, Nick's words hit me…
• "They'll end soon. Probably bringing forward the inevitable."