Chapter 243

• She nodded, and I led her back up the dock to a gazebo there, where we could sit. I sat across from her, waiting to hear what she had to say. The anger had simmered down some, but I was still unhappy with this turn of events. I had really just wanted to come back and rest.
• "First of all, I truly am sorry for what I did. I know it doesn't mean much now, but I do still love you."
• I snorted, then responded, "But not enough, huh?"