“And?” “And what?” “What about all the reasons we couldn’t be together?” “Didn’t I just say I was stupid for even thinking along those lines?” “In so many words but I need to know why the sudden change of heart.” “I’m terminating our contract. I’m willing to do that for you. For us.” “Huh. What about the fact that I was part of your domestic staff growing up?” “It’s no one’s business. I used to go out with someone who was so conceited. All he cared about was how he looked, how I looked and how we looked together. He made me into this image-conscious person who places other people’s opinions ahead of her happiness. And that’s what I’ve been doing all along. I’ve lost myself in this superficial industry; I lost sight of what is important. But you have reminded me of all the things tha

