Chapter 17
\nI got it. This gathering was meant to set Henry and me up.
\nBut\u2026 I shook my head, deciding to be honest. \u201cMy husband.\u201d
\nClatter.
\nA glass hitting the floor.
\nI turned to see an unreadable light in Henry\u2019s eyes.
\nWith that one sentence, the party atmosphere cooled.<\/p>\n
I seemed to have a natural talent for killing joy.
\nI helped Henry into a cab. He was woozy, but his gaze stayed on me.
\nI leaned over to fasten his seatbelt, and he suddenly pulled me into a hug.
\nI struggled slightly, hearing his heart hammering against his chest.<\/p>\n
He mumbled, \u201cAm I too late?\u201d
\nThe night was quiet, only distant insect chirps.
\n\u201cHenry,\u201d I asked, \u201cwant to hear my story?\u201d
\nOn the drive, I talked. Henry just listened quietly, not responding.<\/p>\n
Sometimes I wondered if he\u2019d passed out.
\nBut whenever I paused, he\u2019d open his eyes, waiting for me to continue.
\nUnconsciously, I poured out all my grievances.
\nBy the time I dropped him off, I realized I\u2019d used him as a sounding board.<\/p>\n
I apologized awkwardly. Henry just patted my head.
\n\u201cLuna.\u201d
\nThe moonlight edged him in silver.
\nHe spoke slowly: \u201cTrue love isn\u2019t wrong. What\u2019s wrong is betraying that love.\u201d
\n\u201cI\u2019ll wait. Until the day you\u2019re ready to accept this love.\u201d
\nPrev<\/p>\n
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