Now that he had clarified everything, revealing it to be a misunderstanding, could they mend their fractured relationship?

No, they were not compatible. Their paths would inevitably diverge.

She couldn't bear to go through the pain of another breakup.

Sanford's hand, holding the egg, froze. His smile wavered slightly as he noticed Maggie's evasive eyes.

“In that case, I'll eat it."