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Let the games begin

Author: Beth
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-05-10 03:11:44

The city lights sped past but I couldn’t see them clearly, not through the tears threatening to fall, not with the ache sitting heavy in my chest.

I was quiet. Still. Hollow.

Owen was beside me, driving with one hand on the wheel. He was occasionally glancing over with concern. I could sense him watching me.

Finally, he said something. “Zoe... are you okay?”

I didn't respond right away. My voice cracked when I did.

“I’m just trying not to cry.” I said quietly. Still looking out the window.

Owen didn’t push. He just waited, like he always did, quietly giving me the space to say more if I needed to.

And I did.

“When Jamie ran to me, calling me Mummy.” I shook my head,my breath unsteady. “God, Owen. I didn’t want to let go. I wanted to take him with me. Right then. Just… walk away with my son.”

I turned to him, trying to hold back emotions. “This is all my fault. If I hadn’t taken that job in London and left Jamie.. none of this would’ve happened. Chloe wouldn’t have had the chance to li
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