You need to speak to him. Alone. Just the two of you. He’s more confused than you.
Me:
I thought loving him from afar for all these years was painful, but this feels so much worse. *crying emoji*
Lily:
I’m coming down to the ER to see you.
Me:
Don’t. We have a six-car pile-up on the way in.
Lily:
Okay, but will you promise me you will come and see us on your next day off? The kids miss you. Grace is desperate to do your hair. She’s mastered a French braid… she hasn’t, but in her head she has. *laughing emoji*
Me:
Tell her I love her, and I’ll be over on Saturday.
Lily:
Love you, Erika, and I’m here for you. So is Ash.
Me:
What did Ash say?
Lily:
I haven’t had a chance to speak to him alone yet. I left him and Buster with Leon to say goodbye.
Me:
How is Leon?
Lily:
Baffled by how he can’t remember you and upset that he hurt you. You need to talk.
Me:
I know. We will.
Lily:
Sooner rather than later. Don’t drift apart.
Me:
I promise. Thank you, Lily. I have to go. x
Lily:
Love you. x
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