Chapter Twenty-Seven
Griffin
I heard Tanner enter his apartment. Without giving it a second thought I went out onto the fire escape, expecting him to come outside like he usually did, but then I realized my mistake. I felt gutted, and guilt tore through me. The lie I’d told him, that I’d told myself, had created so much anguish for both of us, but I knew in the long run it was the right thing to do. Letting Tanner go was the hardest thing I’d ever done, but that didn’t stop me from loving him. Nothing ever would.
Longing to see him, I peered into his dark kitchen. I knew he was there, had heard him inside, but only found darkness. Then I saw a shadow cross the linoleum floor and glanced toward the doorway on the other side of the room. It was Tanner backing away, not wanting to see me o
