The Chair He Bought, The Dog They Tried to Take, and the Choice

will be emptier.

Keep him. Even if it’s hard.

Especially if it’s hard.

Because love is not supposed to be convenient.

—E.

I didn’t realize I was crying until Caleb’s voice came through the haze.

“She sounds…” he swallowed, “…like she knew you.”

I laughed through tears.

“She did,” I whispered. “Unfortunately.”

Caleb smiled softly.

Then he said, “Okay.”

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