Chapter 11 Be My Date

• “From the moment I first saw you at the playground in that cold winter air, I had an overwhelming urge to protect you and everything you hold dear. I've noticed the distance you've created between us and the walls you've built, and I can only imagine the pain that someone caused you to develop those defenses. I don't know how long it will take for you to heal, but I am willing to wait. I am prepared to wait for however long it takes.”
• Max's words were honest and vulnerable as he poured his heart out to Mia, revealing his deepest feelings for her.
• Her mind told her to accept Max's love, but her heart resisted, fearing that she might not be enough for him. The blood, her cry—she remembers it all too well and cannot rid herself of the guilt. Her daughter is the only thing that keeps her going.