Grayson looks at the diamond ring in his hand as a haunting sadness shadows his features.
“I’m so sorry, Gray. I can’t keep it. I tried, but I can’t do this anymore.”
His big eyes look to mine, and his voice comes out broken as he says, “You didn’t try.” His words hold no malice, simply heartache. “It’s only been two months. I’ve been trying to give you space. I didn’t want to push you too hard. Maybe I should have tried harder.” He shakes his head.
“It’s nothing you did or didn’t do. My decision has little to do with you. I’m so sorry. I know that sounds cruel. That’s not my intention. But I can’t keep living a life that isn’t mine.”
“Mia, it’s going to take longer than two months. You promised to try.”
“I did, and it’s not there, Gray.”
“We need to do the things we used to do toget
