"I know..."
Chester wanted to step forward and hold her, but Alice pushed him away, retreating. Tears finally disobeyed, spinning in her eyes. She widened her eyes forcefully to prevent them from falling, choking back, "I don't regret visiting Becca today. Even if I may have hurt her, if doing so can ensure you'll never meet her again, I'm willing to bear the label of being unreasonable."
The tears in her eyes stung his heart, and he said in a low voice, "Alice, I admit I've always been insensitive in matters of love. I didn't know you harbored so much grievance..."
Alice shook her head vigorously, "No, you're not insensitive to love. The charm and determination you showed in pursuing Becca is something every woman in the world desires. It's just that you'll never use such determination on me because I'll never be the one you care about most..."
