Chapter 7 Things have taken a seriously weird turn , but honestly ? I'm kind of enjoying the show . [ ] I cross my arms and watch Riley pour her heart out , screaming about her feelings - from teenage crushes to years of secret love . If I were just some bystander , I'd probably be moved by her dramatic confession too . Mason's completely blindsided by this sudden declaration . He blinks a couple times and takes several steps back Then he starts shaking his head and waving his hands frantically " No , no , no - Riley , you're freaking me out here ! " " What did I do to give y you the wrong idea ? I only see you as a friend - never anything romantic . " ] " I've only ever loved one person , and that's my wife . I want to marry her , build a life with her . " " I'm sorry about your feelings , but I can't give you anything . I've already given all my love to my wife . " || For once , Mason's being brutally direct . No beating around the bush , no soft letdown With every word he says , Riley looks more devastated . By the end , tears are streaming down her face " You love her that much ? " Mason nods firmly . " Yes , Lily's the only one I love . " Riley looks like she's about to collapse . Ethan rushes to steady her , but Mason doesn't move a muscle . " So no matter what I do , you'll never love me back ? " ] Mason nods again . " In my mind , friends are friends and lovers are lovers . Those lines don't get blurred . " [ ] " Riley , you've gotta drop it . This obsession of yours is going nowhere . " ] In that moment , I see complete despair in Riley's eyes . She pushes Ethan away and stumbles out of the hotel room . ] Ethan chases after her . The other two guys take the hint and leave too . Mason stares after Riley for a moment , looking dazed , then snaps back to reality and turns to me .] ] " Lily , I told Riley no . From now on , it's just you for me . " " So .. please forgive me this time ." He's looking at me with those bright , hopeful eyes . [ ] Suddenly I'm reminded of when we first met - that hiking group trip . I was the only woman there . [ ] From the moment we hit the trail , he was so attentive to me . When it started raining , he gave me his only rain jacket . " Lily , believe it or not , it was love at first sight . I have this feeling we're going to get married someday . " I thought he was completely nuts at the time . But he kept pursuing me for a whole year . Every time he looked at me , his eyes would light up just like they are now . Like he really , truly loved me . ] Even now , I don't doubt that he loves me . But his love is too weak . Too hesitant . He's good to me , but when I'm being humiliated , he just stands there doing nothing . He loves me , but he won't shut down Riley's advances - he enjoys the attention while keeping things " unclear . " Today's wedding was one disappointment after another . ] When you collect enough disappointments , they turn into despair . Labsolutely cannot be with someone like this . If I actually married him , who knows how much more bullshit I'd My mom raised me to know my worth . I don't tolerate being treated badly . So I'm done with this love . I pull my hand away and shake my head firmly . [ ] " I will never forgive you . Ever . " [ ] " Some mistakes can be fixed . Others can't . " ] ] " So let's get divorced . Clean break . " I watch Mason's face change from shock to complete despair . ] " Is there really ... really no chance at all ? " ] 1 nod . " None . " have to endure .