WYMCM| Chapter 11

Summary “People say if you chop down a tree ten times, it’ll fall.” “I’m not a tree, I’m a person, sir.” “Then… what would it take for you to fall for me, Mary?” Ricardo, a clueless young master who’d always lived in his safe little bubble, didn’t realize something. Someone he thought would stay by his side forever could leave him. 'He's just confused about his feelings because he’s young.’ I ran away, avoiding the young master’s pursuit. I thought that was the end of our connection. “I came because I wanted to see you, Mary.” He found me. “Remember what I said before? That if you chop a tree ten times, it’ll fall—I promised I’d make you mine.” “Yes, and I told you I’m not a tree, I’m a person.” “That’s right. You’re not a tree, you’re a person. So… I’m done trying to force it.” I thought maybe he’d really give up this time. “But if you won’t come to me, Mary…” Now fully grown, he whispered. “I’ll come to you instead.”