Chapter 133

• I paused for a few seconds and started talking again, "After I went to California, I realized I could not stop thinking about you and I was thinking about you in everything I did. After you set me free, I could not get you out of my mind and I didn't know why. I thought I just wasn't used to not having you around. But it was when you wrote me that letter that made me cry like a baby and made me realize that I love you too. I love you, Jeremiah. Despite all the horrible things you have done to me, despite that you have treated me badly, despite that I hated you, I still love you."
• I dried my tears and began again, "I don't know why I called you when Anthony tried to hurt me, but whenever I heard your voice, I felt safe. I knew you would not let anyone hurt me. You have proven that. I'm sorry for getting back at you over and over again, and I regret it. I never want to hurt your feelings again. I'm sorry."
• He looked surprised to hear what I had just said.