I'll Be Your Side

Addison's POV

I was still speechless about the question that Hayden had asked. To be honest I already have a plan of what I'm going to do next after separating from Damon, considering the illness I'm going through I'm thinking of no longer opening my heart to anyone and focusing on my life and of course on dad's recovery. Only I knew precisely how Hayden felt about me. Should I ignore it or pretend not to realize it? I don't want to be the wrong person by ignoring him. What should I do? He's been very good to me, and much of his help has been unexpected. However, I'm still uneasy about my true feelings.

I let out a long breath. Hayden's question was easy, but it was enough to make me think hard about answering it. "Damon loved Cora very much, because Cora was Damon's first love. I was just someone who was present when Damon was losing his love, because Cora was out of the country at the time. I don't know what she was doing."

I squeeze the fingers of my hand twisted together on my l