As Boyce walked away from Merilyn, with the pain subsiding, an emptiness filled his chest. He wondered if he had done the right thing. It wasn't like he wanted to give her up, but it was obvious that she had moved on, and he was certain she would never consider him again. After costing her so many years of pain, it was only fair that he liberates her and allow her to move on with her life. A huge part of him screamed that he would regret it. As he walked away from Merilyn, his heart and soul cried, and he knew even Edna would not be able to mend it. The only consolation he had was that his fifty years of persuasion had finally paid off. Edna was ready to be exclusive and settle down with him. It was something for him to look forward to. As he walked away from his past, which was Merilyn, h
