Chapter 50 Wd

• Eddie's POV
• We stood there in an uncomfortable silence, the clinking of dishes from the kitchen filling the air. I wanted to bridge the gap that was between us, to express how much I regretted everything, but the words wouldn't come. The fear of rejection, of pushing her further away, made me keep quiet.
• I wanted to apologize, to express my gratitude for her willingness to be a part of Chloe's life, yet the words seemed to get stuck in my throat.