"I know." Before Mika could explain, Archie Lockwood cut her off sharply.
"Archie, I just want you to be happy..."
"..." Archie Lockwood said nothing, a cold smile just touching the corners of his lips. It seemed happiness was a word that would always be out of his reach.
"Archie, I know she wronged you in the past, and I know you've always been wary of her. But really, sometimes, if we just take a moment to look back, we can discover a different truth." 'It was just like me, all those years ago. If I had only been willing to look back, even for just a single glance, I wouldn't have lost so much time with Tristan Grayson. From start to finish, the two of us never had a chance to sit down calmly, face-to-face, and have a real heart-to-heart talk.'
"Mika, what's between her and me is different from your situation. Anyway, I have to run. I'll be back for Rory in a little while."
"Mm..." Mika didn't press him any further.
