He looked as shy as he did during our love-struck, inseparable days.
I coldly pushed him away.
"Did a dog eat your memory these past few days? What makes you think I'd forgive you? Besides, you were doing just fine during those three years I was abroad."
Though embarrassed after being rejected, he persisted in apologizing. "Julie, look—this is the price I paid to see you. No matter how much it hurts, it can't stop my heart from wanting to see you."
I laughed, but there wasn't a trace of emotion in my eyes.
"Are you saying you escaped prison because of me? I'm not taking the blame for that one!"
David froze again, a flicker of hurt crossing his eyes.
"Julie, why are you so cold to me now? I've sacrificed so much just to see you—even escaped prison. Why can't you forgive me? After ten
