“How could I possibly tell you that?” she replied tearfully.

“You worked so incredibly hard to build your life, put yourself through college with loans, and establish your own business.

You were so proud of your success, and I was so proud of you.

Every time you called, you were so happy telling me about your career and your new home.

I refused to be the burden that dragged you back down.”

“You could never be a burden to me,” Chad insisted.