I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extended my hand, whatever the outcome." Okay, " he said. He took a breath. "What would you do, if you could do anything?" I took a step toward him, closing the space between us. "This, " I said. And then I kissed him. . Sarah Dessen
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This is a beautiful and sad story of a young woman who has to choose between two men, one of whom is the father she lost. She knows that they will not be able to stay together, but she also feels as if she has already done so much by giving them a chance. She wants to stay and be happy with them, but her heart cannot bear the thought of losing her father again.

Source: The Truth About Forever

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