" I love you, Hazel. But that's just the truth."
" I would rather let him have you than part with him."
My throat dried up. His grandmother was right. He might leave me once he knows the truth.
I fought back the tears and the impending storm. I know he will learn the truth someday. When that day comes, would he turn his back on me?
I gasped and cupped my cheeks.
" Hazel, I don't think it's something you should give much thought to. I obviously don't have one. So, we both have each other alone..."
" I'm famished," I shifted. " Let's eat please."
His smile faltered. Mine had long faded.
I want to understand why he would do what needs to be done, but it's unsettling knowing I am secondary to his primary desire and probably the least on his hierarchy of human needs.
" Alright," he ex
