A Clean Break

I really didn't want to cry. I knew tears wouldn't do any good right now. If anything, they'd just make him think I was compromising or begging for sympathy.

I tried my best to hold back the tears, but I just couldn't. I could only turn my back to him, refusing to look at his surprised expression.

He didn't say a word, but his handsome face had gone noticeably pale.

I took a deep breath, forcing m