Chapter 133

I have to go back to college. I will be resuming into my third year, already more than half way done. It is the one thing in the world that will be fully and truly mine. I have to finish that degree. Even if I do come back here to work in Linc's firm, I still want to do it on merit. Well deserved. Earned.

I can't stay back. I would be doing myself a disservice. And the great thing is that I know Linc understands. He knows. And he accepts that I do have to go back. But it doesn't stop it from being a shitty situation. We only just found eachother. I lean my face into his big palm still cradling my cheek and give him a sad smile. I can't help myself.

"What does this mean for us?" I ask quietly.

"Me leaving when school resumes. What does that mean for us?" I repeat, I don't want to but my eyes go glassy. I blink it back quickly but he sees it. He is watching me intently enough to catch every single emotion.

"What do you want, Amelia? All you have to do is tell me. I wi