Chapter 216

• "I know what happened. I know you had to endure the insults from Melody and my mother. I am ashamed that my blood humiliated you. I cannot apologize enough. I want you to know that nothing she said represents how I feel about you.
• "It caused me pain, I admit," he said in a low tone. "However, it was just one more element in my decision.
• "I know," he took her hand. He looked contrite and nervous. "I know you did what you thought was right to avoid getting hurt. I confess that losing you drove me crazy.