Chapter 43

"Why?" Gerald couldn't believe what he'd just heard. "You're kidding, right?" He smiled and reached out to touch the back of her hand. "Sabrina, please take back what you said earlier. I don't think I can stop seeing you. If I do, it'll drive me nuts." A lump welled up in her throat as she wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with her finger. She sighed. "Gerald, not too long ago, I…" She ultimately couldn't finish her sentence. Even if she was drugged and did something against her will, she couldn't pretend like nothing had happened. "I know. So what? It's not your fault. You don't have to feel guilty or sorry for me. I haven't won you over yet. I have no worries as long as you're here, talking to me. I'm scared when I can't find you." Sabrina's eyes were red. Tears fell from her eyes again. Gerald approached and gently wiped away her tears. "Don't cry, okay? Your face is swollen, and your tears are salty—it will hurt." His joke drew a smile from Sabrina.