“You will when you realize what you’ve lost.”
I went quiet for a second.
“I already know what I’ve lost.”
“That’s not what I mean.”
“I know.”
Another pause followed.
“You should come by this weekend,” she said. “Bring Brad. We can talk about this properly.”
I stared at the wall in front of me.
“That’s not happening.”
“Lena.”
“I’m not bringing him anywhere.”
“You’re making this harder than it needs to be.”
“No. I’m making it final.”
“You’re making it permanent.”
“Yes.”
“That’s not always the right decision.”
“It is this time.”
She went quiet again, then spoke more softly.
“You need to think about your future.”
“I am.”
“You can’t build one alone forever.”
I almost smiled at that.
“I’m not alone.”
“Then who exactly do you have?”
I didn’t answer.
Because I knew what sh
