Chapter 58

MELANIE Iopen my eyes, blinking at the rays of afternoon sun glaring through the window. Pain washes over me anew, and my heart breaks all over again. I’m curled up on Nathan’s chest, and my cheek is stuck to his shirt, which is soaked with my tears. I shift in his arms, and he mumbles something unintelligible. I try to wriggle from his grip, but he bands his arms tighter around me. “Where are you trying to go?” he asks softly. I sniff. “I-I soaked your shirt, sorry.” He presses a gentle kiss to the top of my head. “You can cry an ocean if you need to, Mel. I’ll be right here.” I sniffle again. “I’m stiff. I need to move.” He hums but releases me, allowing me to roll onto my side. When he turns to face me, he brushes the pad of his thumb over my cheek. “I’m so sorry I wasn’t there for you, corazón.” I shake my head. “It wouldn’t have made any difference.” He swallows. “It would have to me.” “I did everything right. At least I think I did.” I blink away another tear. He cups my chin in