Danielle.
Dread. Sorrow. Confusion. Frustration. All these emotions filled her as the words she had just heard bombarded her mind. What did Patrick mean? How could he say such a thing as casually as he had? What did this mean for their future? Her future? She needed more information about everything.
“What,” she began, shaking her head. “I don’t even know how to process what you just said, let alone ask clarifying questions.”
“Then let me explain. I owe it to you, especially before we get any further into our relationship. I want you to feel like you’ve made an informed decision about us.”
Danielle half nodded at him. “Thank you. I appreciate what you’re trying to do. I just… really need you to explain to me what you just said. What do you mean by ‘dying’?”
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