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Chapter One Hundred and Twenty–Six – I Could Have Handled It Better–2 

1 warë is to get some sleep, eventually. 

I 

It is seen in the morning. I am waiting bet my mom at her famarite breakfast place. I have been here since thirty and am already on my third coffee. I only got one hour of sleep last 

When I checked my cell this moming, I was disappointed to see that Alt still had contacted me. It her a good morning text over antag, but she didnt reply. She has end 

“Hrlin, so I hear from behind 

I pull it together and stand to greet her. 

“Hella, mom,” I say and hug her quick 

• She happily hugs hock, and we take our seats. She orders a celler 

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ismerything okay, son? It is very unusual for you to request we meet for breakdant with harely any nober 

can hear the concern in Ber 

I sigh, “I think I have messed up with Alysia 

“What happened? Please tell me you didn’t break up with her or cheat?” she asks softly, 

I shake my head, “No, nothing like that. I would never cheat on her.” 

“Then what happened? Talk to me, Wyatt.” 

She knows I don’t open up so easily. She places her hand over mine and nod, encouraging me to talk. Eake a deep breath and explain what happened. 

“I can’t help but wonder if myte Alyssa doesn’t feel as strongly for me as I do her.” I finish off, sadly, 

“Wyatt, just because she isn’t ready to move in with you doesn’t mean she doesn’t feel the same way. You shouldn’t have left, son. You should have stayed and spoken to her.” She 

“No, it wouldn’t have been. It was a big step for you. Please, don’t let her answer make you rethink everything. Alyssa is cra 

“What makes you 

loves? I am not one who usually talls in love.” I whiper. 

about you. 

Have you told one another 1 love you yer?” 

She raises her boat, “Doney to deny it. I the way you look at her. If you weren’t in love with her, you wouldn’t have asked to move it. You wouldn’t be taking her rejection so badly” 

I can’t be in loveTM 

Stw in mrything you need. The use 

i love is hard, and so is trust for you, but you don’t need to be scared with Alyssa. She isn’t going to hurt or leave you. She is good for you. ho can help you heal, she is already doing that. Don’t let her go. It would be something you would regret.” She says, and squeezes my hand. 

I feel about her. Everything will till into place. 

“I don’t want to lose her. It would 

“Then tell ber how you really fest, Wyatt She feels the same. You can’t expect her to move in with you if she doesn’t know how you really how it is supposed to” She smile and pulls her hand away 

She is night in everything she has said. It all ternities me 

in 100 much the soon for her, and I acai be 

“You won’t. I can joimme you Alisa feels the exact You to this and soon.” 

Ied and ran my finger through my hair, “I will, I promise” 

“Good because the two of you are meant for one another ” She sayı confidently. 

*You are welcome. I am here any time you need. Alt i god on you. She has made you a beller version of yourself. A happier version, 

Chapter One Hundred and Twenty–Six I Could Have Handled It Better–2 

She has changed me for the better. She has made me a better man. 

“I am glad you are, finally, truly happy for the first time in your life.” 

“Me too. Should we order breakfast now) 

Aller 

She nods, and we place our order. After talking with my mom, I feel better. I will fix things with Alyssa today.