His words brought her to a halt, exhaling unsteadily. She’d hoped he would just let her go. She’d thought he would just let her go. “I don’t know.” Her voice was low. “I just...” She half-turned towards him, the guilt and confusion on his face making her ache with sorrow and guilt of her own. All she did was hurt him. Destroyed that which he held most dear. “I didn’t know if you’d want me to stay.” I wanted to give you space.