The Man Who Stayed When Blood Walked Away

to know where she came from.”

His voice cracked slightly at the end.

And suddenly I realized something devastating.

He wasn’t afraid of losing his place in her life because he lacked confidence.

He was afraid because he loved her enough to let her go if she needed to.

That kind of love is rare.

I nodded slowly, trying not to cry.

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