Jillian’s sniffles assail her fragile body, the sight visibly tearing her into two. Henry lowers his body and spoons her from behind. I can imagine this is the way they slept, him protecting her and using his body as her shield. “I’m sorry, Jill. I truly am. I never deserved you. You were always too good for the likes of me. Your kindness made me want to be a better man.” He shuffles closer, securing his arm tightly around her. “I’m sorry for so many things. I’m sorry for blaming you when Rose left. It was no one’s fault. It was Rose’s decision to leave. I see that now.”
Jude blows out a silent breath. It’s the reprieve he’s been looking for.
“I wish I could have told you how much you meant to me because I loved you every day of my life. I may not have shown you, but I did.” He sniffs ba
