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Chapter 23
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I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 28
Daniel’s POVSo, here I was. In the bright conference room. The soft hum of the air conditioning was the loudest sound. My brain was filled with numbers, money plans. Jake sat across the polished table. He was going over new figures for the downtown building project. We were in the middle of a serious talk about money and deadlines."The numbers for the financing look strong, Daniel," Jake announced. He pointed at a computer screen. "But we need to close this deal fast. The market is changing."I nodded. "I know. We're pushing the client hard. This new building has to be set in stone by next month."Just then, the conference room door swung open. In walked our client, Mr. Henderson, a serious man in a dark suit. And next to him, a woman. My breath caught in my throat. Sienna’s best friend.She looked just as I remembered. Sharp. Stylish. Her hair was pulled back tightly. Her eyes, usually warm when she was with Sienna, were cold and professional today. She wore a perfectly fitting su
I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 27
Zoe’s POVMy dad looked at me. His eyes were soft. "Sienna," he said, his voice quiet, "your mom just needs to remember what's real. What truly matters. She's been through a lot. She's vulnerable right now." He took my hand. "That Daniel guy. He's just a distraction. A young, rich thrill. Not something serious for her."I nodded. My stomach twisted. I believed him. Dad was hurting too. I saw it. He loved us. He wanted our family back together. "But she said no to you, Dad," I whispered. My throat felt tight."Because she's confused, sweetheart," he insisted. He squeezed my hand gently. "This Daniel has her head spinning. He’s putting ideas in her head. Ideas that aren’t good for her. Or for us. He’s taking her away from our family. From you and your brother." He looked at me, really looked at me. "She needs someone to show her the truth. Someone to remind her what she’s throwing away. Our family, Zoe. Our life together.""What can I do?" I asked. My voice was small. I wanted to help.
I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 26
Daniel’s povMy phone felt like a heavy rock in my hand. Sienna's silence weighed on me. I kept seeing her cold words in my mind: "I need space, Daniel. This is too messy. We're too different. You're too young." Too young? Too messy? What did any of that even mean? I slammed the phone on my desk. The sound echoed in my quiet office. My chest felt tight, I was so mad. One minute, she was holding onto me, whispering about feeling lonely. The next, she was pushing me away, building walls so fast I couldn't climb them. It didn't make sense. I didn't understand her, and that was driving me crazy.I leaned back in my chair. I ran both hands through my hair, pulling at it— I hoped it would make my head clearer. Sienna was like a puzzle I couldn't solve. She was warm and distant, needing me then pushing me away. Every time I thought I was getting closer, she would slip away. What was her problem? Was it really about how old we were? Or was there something else she wasn't saying?The
I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 25
Sienna's POVI stared at my phone, the screen dark in my hand. Daniel's texts. His voicemail. I’d seen them all. And I’d ignored them. Each buzz of my phone was a fresh stab of guilt. A reminder of the amazing night we’d shared, and the heavy weight of my real life.It wasn't that I didn't want to talk to him. God, I did. I wanted to tell him everything. About Evan's crazy proposal. About Zoe's hurtful words. About how my own daughter made me feel like a shameful, desperate woman. But the words stuck in my throat. He was too good. Too young. Too simple. His world, a shiny glass house and easy charm, felt far away from my messy, complicated life. How could I drag him into this? He deserved someone who wasn't carrying decades of problems. Someone who wasn't still putting herself back together after a broken marriage and a broken family.I walked to my painting. The brush was still in my hand, but I painted without much force. The bright red I’d used earlier seemed too bold, too stron
I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 24
Sienna's POVThe click of Daniel's front door closing echoed in my ears as I walked down the silent hallway. The Miami sun was already high, hot and harsh. The cool air inside his house, the warmth of his bed, the comfort of his arms—it all felt like a dream now, a soft memory fading as real life crashed back.Zoe's words, sharp and mean, started playing in my head. The accusation sliced through the last bit of peace Daniel had given me. A familiar cold knot formed in my stomach. Was Zoe right? Was I being selfish? Running to Daniel, finding comfort in his strong arms and kisses, while my family felt like it was breaking apart.I remembered Evan's face, his ridiculous proposal. He had looked so sure I would just fall back in line. The raw pain of his betrayal, the years of feeling unseen and unheard, surged through me. He had pushed me aside, then tried to take me back. And Zoe, my own daughter, had taken his side. It felt like another punch to the gut.My art studio, my safe place, u
I Can’t Love You In The Dark Chapter 23
DANIEL’S POVThe city outside my house was making soft noises. Sunlight came in through my big windows, shining on the expensive art I owned. I just laid there, breathing, feeling Sienna next to me. Her head was on my shoulder, her leg was over mine, skin felt warm. A deep, quiet peace filled me, this was different from how I felt after a good business deal. This was a calm feeling in my chest. It felt both gentle and strong.I thought about last night, Sienna just showed up. I alighted from the car, and she was pacing outside. Her coat was wet from the rain. Her eyes looked very sad, like she was carrying a heavy load. Before I could speak, she rushed into my arms, she was shaking. She whispered, "I just felt so lonely." Those words hit me hard. I held her close, letting her hold on to me.Later, in my bedroom, we weren't in a hurry. It was slow and gentle. I kissed her softly all over. I took my time, listening to her quiet sounds. I wanted to show her that I cared for her, that I
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Sienna's POVMy phone’s non-stop ringtone woke me up, and my head hurt badly. Sunlight was shining through the curtains, bothering my eyes. I tried to stand up, but my legs were wobbly because of the fun night I had with Lila. We had gone to a Madonna concert, drinking and dancing like we were you
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Daniel’s POV Not wasting any time, we were at the door of my mansion, and flew caution to the wind. Her lips crashed into mine like someone being starved for days, and finally got food to eat. This wasn’t the first time I had made out with Sienna but this felt different and better. Maybe it was b
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Sienna’s PovThe coffee shop provided enough coverage for my crowded thoughts as people came in and out and everywhere was lively.Lila was right, this was a good distraction from thinking about my once boring life which is now the nosiest.It’s been weeks now since I last spoke or saw Daniel. I ha
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SIENNA’S POVMy heart jumped when Zoe yelled, “Mom!” Her voice cut through the kitchen like a knife. I slid off the counter, my feet hitting the cold floor, and pushed Daniel away, my hands shaking. His warmth lingered on my skin, his breath still hot where he’d almost kissed me. Zoe stood in the
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