She flinches, a little, because she still - just can't believe that. It's not possible. It doesn't make any sense.

"I can't - let you go." She makes herself take a deep breath, in and out, and then another. It calms her a little. "I." A sniff. "I want to push you away so you never hurt me. But I can't - I can't let go. I really love you."