In that moment, it felt like something was stuck in my throat—I could hardly breathe through the sorrow.

So this is what it feels like… to push away someone you care about with your own hands. It’s this painful.

But I can’t love him. I don’t have a choice.

The car started moving slowly. My heart was pounding, and it felt like all the strength had been drained from my body.

Through the half-open window, I saw Ryan still standing ...