Coles Predicament

COLES POV

Finally!! For so long, my heart had been aching with longing and heartache after Grandpa's death, followed by her departure. She broke me more.

Why? Why couldn't she just listen to me first before making such a drastic decision? Taking my babies along with her.

She took my heart and soul too, leaving nothing but an empty shell. My brother and I have been nothing but shells of our former selves.

My babies... Wherever you all are. Remember, daddy will always love you all, especially your mother.

Seeing my boys message, my heart could not take the suspense, the agony, and the longing as it bursts out in excruciating pain.

Grandpa Lucas, who relocated and lived near us after Grandpa Wills' funeral, had a great hand in searching for our families.

He had been very helpful and outspoken about his disappointment in us both. Ethan reminded him every time how it's all my fault.

Every day without them had tormented my soul. I wished I had strangled the life out of Emma, but bitch