Perhaps a few years later, when she has given birth to the child, and the child has grown up, they will have a chance to meet again; perhaps by then, each of them will have their own lives; or even if they meet again, it would be nothing more than a gentle smile exchanged, and then looking at each other.
They love each other, but are not suited to be together.
The love he wants is not the same as what she desires.
That night, Mabel Quinn hardly truly fell asleep, she remained in a state of half-sleep, half-awake, feeling his warmth, his breath.
Until Kyle Kinston moved the next morning, Mabel sensed it and opened her eyes.
"Did I wake you?" Kyle asked.
She shook her head.
"It's still early, why don't you sleep a bit more," he said.
"Are you leaving now?" she asked.
"Yes," he replied, then got out of bed, finished washing up, and picked up his clothes to get dressed.
