“I did love you,” he whispered.
“I know,” I answered. “But not enough to stand beside me when it mattered.”
I picked up my suitcase and walked toward the door.
Margaret called after me one last time.
“You’ll regret this! No one walks away from this family.”
I paused at the doorway and looked back at her.
Then I smiled politely.
“Watch me.”
And for the first time that entire morning… Logan lowered his eyes instead of mine.
