She did bring it up, but she doesn't have to elaborate. That she does just means that she feels comfortable with him, he hopes. Besides, Muldoon is a good listener. Midge has his full attention, and with that intense gaze of his that can feel like a lot. But she deserves a lot.

Only once she's done explaining does he shake his head. "Foolish man."

With as soft a touch as he can muster, he brushes the curls away from Midge's eyes to tuck behind her ear. "Having a life with you and then leaving you? Only a madman would do that."