Hearing Nora stammer that out, I suddenly felt bad. She had struggled with her feelings for Meredith for so long, and if it weren't for my meddling, she probably never would have reached out to him.

And yet, here he was, making things even harder for her. Was he rejecting her outright?

Just as I was about to step in, Meredith interrupted her.

"I don't mind," he said casually. "I only mind if it's not me you're troubling."

Wait. ...