[ He can feel her weighing the words, deciding just what to do with them. They're not sufficient, not for all he's dragged her through. For every time he's insinuated or flat out said there was anyone else who could replace her.
Because there isn't. It's that simple. ]
I didn't— [ Didn't what? Mean to make her feel like she was something to be used? The intent hardly matters. ]
Sorry.
[ It comes out low, head still tipped down, as though he's testing the words first. Then he straightens, turning his gaze to hers. ] I'm sorry.
no subject
Because there isn't. It's that simple. ]
I didn't— [ Didn't what? Mean to make her feel like she was something to be used? The intent hardly matters. ]
Sorry.
[ It comes out low, head still tipped down, as though he's testing the words first. Then he straightens, turning his gaze to hers. ] I'm sorry.