LEAH'S POV

　　"I know it's still hard," she said. "And I know you're worried about telling Ian about Aiden. 

　　But I think you need to give yourself some credit. You're an amazing person, and I think Ian will be happy to hear about your past,"

　　"I just... don't want him to think I'm a bad person," I said, my voice quiet. "I know that I've made some mistakes in my life, and I'm not proud of them. But I'm trying to be a better person,"

　　"And ...