Be that as it may, Noah stopped.

Lying down next to her, he cuddled up to her skinny body. His voice was as husky as it could be as he spoke with a hint of humility, “Let’s start over, Gwynn. Okay? I won’t leave you and let anyone come between us again. I’ll love you and only you. I’ll give you everything you’ve ever wanted when you’re young.

“Don’t leave me, Gwynn. That’s all I’m asking of you.”

Gwynn was dazed by what she heard.

Start over? That would have been downright hilarious if it