Chapter 59

But it appeared that things didn't always turn out the way we wanted them to. I had obviously hurt her, and very deeply at that. I was certain that it must've taken her a great amount of courage to say what she did to me today. But I just couldn't give her the response she wanted. When we reached the door, Edith showed no signs of letting me go. I took a deep breath and pulled my hand away from her shoulders. Then, I supported myself against the door. When I looked at Edith, I didn't know what else to say. I had already hurt Rebecca tonight, so maybe it was best to cut things off with Edith as well. Throughout this period of time, I noticed Edith's feelings for me. Therefore, rather than dragging things on and hurting her when she confessed to me, just like what happened with Rebecca, I might as well just clear things up from the start. I blurted out, "Edith, you're a really beautiful and talented woman." This was my first time initiating a "let's just stay friends