"Do you still hate me?"
She was already beautiful, and when she suddenly showed a sorrowful expression while looking at someone, it easily softened that person's heart.
Adam could imagine that if he hadn't met Olivia Lewis, hadn't truly understood what it felt like to love someone, he might have been moved in this moment.
But in reality, there are no "ifs." The reality is that he met that vibrant and lively woman and fell in love with her.
He distanced himself from Renee Anderson, trying to maintain a courteous attitude that wouldn't be misunderstood, saying, "No, you're overthinking it. What happened in the past is behind us. We all need to grow up. I too had my immature moments in the past, so I never blamed you for anything."
