"You really want to do that even though you'll have to see me at my worst?" Jonah asked quietly. "I'm always a mess on the anniversary. I don't want you to think less of me by having to walk on eggshells over the next few weeks. It might be better for you to keep your distance."
Eden squished his face between her palms. "I'm not going to do that! Being upset about a terrible thing that happened won't make me think less of you. When is it? Tell me."
"The thirteenth."
"That's a Tuesday…are you still going to work that day?"
"No. I always call in sick on the anniversary because I can't focus. But don't worry about me; I'll—" He didn't even get the chance to make up an excuse to put her off because she rode right over him.
