Raphael suddenly tensed and moved away, looking at her face in disbelief.
- I want you to know that I don't blame you for anything. - she smiled through her tear-stained face, but her words were sincere. – Of course, I want to punch you for sleeping with other women. It's just my pride and jealousy telling me to.
She squared her shoulders.
- But I'd be sadder if I knew you'd spent your life alone. - she finally confessed. – I'm glad that you found a person like Thea, glad that you were able to open up to her, could fall in love again and feel the taste of life. This is more important than the fact that I feel the emptiness of loss. My emptiness is only temporary, and your life is still ahead.
- Temporary? What are you talking about? - his gaze was unfocused and his brows furrowed as he took her hand in his.
