Chapter 451

Gerald didn't feel particularly troubled about the lack of progress in their relationship. Relationships were delicate like that, especially when it involved feelings. No rule said two people had to end up together after spending a certain amount of time with each other. If they didn't, it didn't mean something was wrong. As an adult, he didn't see anything wrong with taking things slowly and carefully when choosing a lifelong partner. Sabrina had been through a lot over the past few years. She had lost so much too. He knew her well enough to see her struggles. She had been keeping herself busy with work. It was a way to numb the pain she didn't want to face. When she chose Elijah, she hadn't said anything to him about it. But he knew her; she had her reasons. When they crossed paths, she'd make a point of avoiding him. She probably felt guilty for letting him down. In the past, Sabrina hadn't always handled things well. By "leading him on", she had driven Nelson to push him a