John tries to keep his face blank as he looks at your heartbroken expression. He loves you, but he can't be with you like this anymore. It's... Wrong to hold you back.

"I'm sorry honey, but," he pauses, it pains his to see the sadness in your eyes. "you're only 26, you have your whole life ahead of you" he says, trying to sound comforting.

"And I'm holding you back." John says, his voice steady as tries to keep eye contact. It's for the best, he just wants the best for you.