Worth the Wait - J. Sterling

I've been in love with Addison Whitman since high school. I knew right away that she was my end game and I thought she felt the same. I never thought there'd come a time when she'd leave me behind, but that's exactly what she did. And as much as I've tried to move on and be happy without her... the truth is that I can't do either of those things. I want one woman, and one woman only, but I don't think she's ever coming back.

Leaving Patrick was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to chase my dreams in New York City. Not to mention the chance to reconnect and spend time with my little sister. I never expected to stay away from Sugar Mountain for so long, but it's been almost 4 years now and I haven't been home once.

How long is too long to stay gone?
And can love find its way back together after that much time apart?