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“I tried to tell you.”

His arms tighten.

“I know.”

“They took her.”

“I know.”

“I didn't give her away.”

“I know.”

“I wanted you to have her.”

“I know, Hayley.”

“I thought you left me.”

His body goes completely still.

I pull back.

Sean stares at me.

“What?”

“My father said your family sent you away because you wanted nothing to do with me.”

Pain tears across his face.

“No.”

“I didn't know.”

“I came back.”

My breath catches.

“What?”

“I came back for you.”

Tears spill down my cheeks.

“When?”

“Three days later.”

I cover my mouth.

“We were gone.”

“The house was empty.”

“Oh God.”

“I searched for you.”