Page 374 of His Virgin Romance Series

“Really?” I asked, a little taken back by his answer. It had come so quickly that it had taken me off guard.

“If I’m being honest, he reminds me a lot of myself… back when I was doing drugs and slacking off on work and making excuses for myself. But I had you guys, and that was what helped me find myself again. Miles doesn’t have that support.”

“He had me,” I pointed out. Again, I felt that little spasm of hurt and disappointment. Was I not enough for him?

“I think that was the whole reason he was trying so hard to change,” Seth said.

“Wait… you really think he was trying hard to change?” I asked.

“I actually do,” Seth said.

“I thought you were pissed off at him?” I asked.

“I am pissed off at him,” Seth said vehemently. “He hurt you and every time I think about it I want to kick his ass… but that doesn’t mean that I’m incapable of separating what he wanted to do with what he ended up doing.”

“What would you say if I told you I was thinking of giving him another chance?” I asked.

Seth raised his eyebrows. “Are you?”

“No,” I said. “Yes… ugh… I honestly don’t know. I’m just confused and sad at the moment, and I can’t think straight because of it. I haven’t made a decision yet. I don’t know if I will ever be able to trust him again. And even if I can learn to trust him again, I don’t know if I should. That’s why I just… I guess I just want to know what you think.”

“What I think is that no one knows Miles like you do,” Seth replied. “This is your relationship and your life… if you choose to give him a chance I will support you. If you choose to move on, I will support you. And if you want me to kick his ass for you, all I need is an address.”

Mom chuckled, and I laughed. “Thank you… I’ll keep that in mind.”

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