Chapter 59: Abby, You’re In Big Trouble!
As Sawyer was about to invite her into the cabin because the temperature was dropping, Abigail called his name.
"Sawyer—"
"Yes...?"
"I can’t open my heart so fast to a man. The wound that man carved into my heart is still fresh. I don’t know when I’ll be able to recover and trust a man again." Abigail lowered her gaze, unable to meet his eyes.
"I’m sorry, Sawyer. I hope you are willing to understand me..." she continued, her voice barely audible.
Still, Sawyer heard her clearly. "It’s fine, Abby. I understand. I know that man hurt you deeply."
"Thank you for being honest about your feelings and then understanding me even when I don’t respond the way you hoped, Sawyer," Abigail slowly lifted her head to meet his gaze. This time, a weak smile appeared on her lips. "Please, give me more time to heal from this pain. I will try to move on from that jerk as quickly as possible!"
Seeing Sawyer smile back at her warmed her heart, "And when that time comes, I will open my heart to you, Sawyer—" She wanted to say that, but somehow, all the words stuck in her throat.
Although Abigail’s love for Ryland had faded entirely, the trauma of trusting another man still lingered in her heart. She feared that the man she might trust and love again could betray her just as Ryland had.
When Sawyer heard her words, a warm breeze swept through his heart. "You respond finely, Abby. I don’t feel hurt at all. I guess we are best pals for now. And as your best pal, I will do anything to help you heal faster. I will help you. You have my word."
"I will look forward to it," Abigail replied. She couldn’t ignore the strange feelings that arose whenever she was with him.