#Chapter 262 – Tough Conversations

“Ben!” I object, turning to glare at him, kind of not believing that he’s pushing Daphne to face her feelings for Rafe so bluntly. “I mean, it’s true,” Ben says, turning to me. “Daphne is allowed to make her own decisions on her own time!” “Agreed,” Ben says, nodding and looking between us. “Until…well, until it gets unfair to Rafe. I mean, he’s…he’s pretty gone on you, Daphne. And trying really, really hard to be your boyfriend. If you don’t want that…” He pauses, and shrugs. Daphne takes a deep breath and lets it out, heavy. “I have to tell him.” “Daphne,” I say, my heart breaking a little for her, shaking my head. “Don’t let Ben push you into things if you’re not ready –“ “No, he’s right,” she says, straightening her shoulders. “I’m…I’m just being a coward. And cruel. Rafe has been so good to me and…I have to be fair.” “Okay,” Ben says, nodding. We’re all quiet again for a long moment as my mouth pops open – as I realize that…what started out as a chocolate run h