191. Talk it Over

Eleanor brought a cup of hot coffee, and though she had changed her clothes, her face still looked disheveled. She smiled sweetly as she placed the coffee on the table, then sat next to Mason. She tried to touch him, but Mason gently moved her hand to the sofa.

“Once again, I’m sorry, Eleanor. But I can’t continue our relationship,” Mason said.

“You’re going back to Beatrice, aren’t you?”

“No. But we’ve made peace, and I know she doesn’t want me anymore.”

“Then why? Why are you going back to her?” Eleanor asked, her eyes sad. “Stay here with me.”

Mason gave a faint smile, his face looking sorrowful. He felt like the most despicable person in the world, having hurt both Beatrice and now Eleanor. They both deserved happiness, something Mason couldn’t offer.

When Beatrice decided to keep their relationship as friends for now, Mason accepted it. He felt he had to be fair, which meant Eleanor also needed to find her own happiness.

“You need to find your own happiness, Eleanor.” Mason kisse