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He finished the sentence himself. "I want to go back....to take you back...."
He stood up and took a few steps away. With his back facing her, he just looked up as he spoke, "You hurt me, Ashley. When you left and did not return, I was hurt."
He then turned around and faced her, "I know you did not mean for any of this and I know that you did not plan to hurt me but....." His head sunk, ".....you did." He looked back up, "But, I am a forgiving man. You are right, I have seen a lot and others, many others, have wronged me much, much worse."
He took a seat by her again and used the excuse of taking her pulse to hold her hand. "If you saw what I saw on Leeds lately, what the Gauls did to billions, well, I am not Bretonian but I am human. They have much explaining to do as does Bretonia for taking our home."
He let her wrist go and returned to stroking her hair. He knew she liked it so he continued. "If you need to hear the words, I will say them. I forgive you. I just need time to process it all. Know that once your strength gets back and you have your next round of surgery, I will assist."
He gave her a soft look followed by a light smile, "I will be here at your side through this."
