““Go home, Adam," I replied softly. "We're done." His eyes widened in shock. "Ellie-" "I'll pretend for Braden. When we're all together, I'll pretend for Braden that nothing has changed between you and me." I held his gaze, attempting to be strong as I ended us. "But whatever this is, it's over. Everything. Don't call me, don't visit... just don't. I don't want you near me when you don't have to be. It hurts too much, and if you care about me even just a little bit, you'll stay away from me.””
