15: We're Not Doing This

Camilla "Because I don't want to jump into another relationship right after my marriage ends," I explained, stepping back and pulling my dress back into place. "I kinda need time to figure out who I am without Shawn, without being someone's wife." Justin frowned, clearly not expecting my response. "But I can give you that time, Camilla. I can support you, be there for you while you figure things out." "I know you can, Justin, and I appreciate that. But it's not just about having someone there for me. It's about learning how to be on my own, how to stand on my own two feet." "I get that, I do," he said, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "But I don't see why we can't explore this connection we have while you're doing that. We don't have to get married right away, or even at all if that's not what you want." I took a deep breath. "Justin, I care about you, I really do. But I'm not ready for any kind of commitment right now. I need to focus on getting through this divorc