“I said I had been pursuing him because I thought I would find the security I needed by being with someone with a lot of money even if I didn’t love him. But I realized it was foolish and unrealistic. I’m not attracted to him. He’s a nice enough guy, but he’s not…” she looked down and bit her lip.

“He’s not, what?” he asked. His lungs seized as he waited for her answer.

She looked up at him, her feelings for him visible in her big eyes. “He’s not you.” ...