She was upset, tears streaming down her face, and he wasn’t sure how to make anything better. When he put distance between them, he did it for her. It hadn’t been easy for him, but neither was seeing her again.He wanted to believe that all those years ago, he had made the right decision, that he wasn’t the reason she was single and pregnant now, but for the first time he had some serious doubt. Seeing her there in his family home brought back all the memories, bringing to life all the feelings he had for her.Every part of him itched to go after her, to comfort her. Instead, he kept himself rooted to the spot. Feeling her in his arms would be the end of him. He’d never be able to stuff his emotions and hide them away again. Before he realized it, he was halfway across the open space, nearing the steps.“Get it together, Diamond.” With one last glare at the steps, he forced himself to turn away from them. He’d get himself under control and then go upstairs and get some rest.In three days, he’d be leaving again.
