[With his hands over hers, she shakes her head, expression sad.]
Don't speak for me.
[Saying it like that, as though comparing her love on a scale. It's never been like that. Whether or stay or go wasn't an option, not in her mind. But leaving him hurt her more than anything.]
You might not believe it. You don't have to, either. But I've never loved you more or less than him. It was never a matter of my feelings. [She did only what she thought was right. Even if it broke her heart.
Her eyes dance back and forth between his, full of pain - full of understanding. Her emotions swirl within, visible in her expression and face.]
We're two sides of the same coin, aren't we.
[Leaning down, she closes her eyes, resting her head against his shoulder. Soft and quiet, her voice is little more than a murmur.]
I don't want to live off the sacrifices of others anymore, either. I don't want people to hurt themselves or others just for my sake. I've never wanted that.
[So why is it that it's all her life has consisted of so far.]