“I hate that I can’t predict how something will land on you. I hate that I can’t stand between you and every variable.”

“Even if I lose everything tomorrow, there’s no version of this world where you walk away from me.” He pulled back to look at her fully.

“I’m not punishing you,” he said evenly. “That’s a childish thing to say. You honestly think all I’m thinking about is sex and attention and how to keep it from you?"