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CHAPTER 102
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Nina’s POV The silence was hard enough to cut with a knife. Now Drew came between us. He was breathing hard and teeth clenched together. Somehow, he found himself fighting to hold onto control as everything spiraled rapidly out of hand.” Her smile carried cruelty as her lips twisted upwards, having waited months possibly years for this exact moment. “Well,” I said, arms crossed. “What did you come here to do? Say it.” She pulled back a step and placed her manicured hand on the boy’s shoulder. “This,” she said dramatically, “is Ethan. He’s six years old. He likes dinosaurs. Peanut butter sandwiches. Building Lego cars. Just like his dad used to.” She looked at Drew. Drew’s face was pale. His lips parted, but nothing came out. The boy looked up at him, then at me. Confused, silent — too silent for a child. “I told you already,” she said, her voice sharper now. “We had one night. One mistake, as he calls it. But life doesn’t care if it was a mistake or not. Life keeps movi
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Nina’s POVThe kitchen smelled warm with the cooking of dinner. Nothing too fancy, but something that would make everyone feel full. I’d done everything just right: Morel’s vegetables, Drew’s steak, and Lilian’s cake. I hoped that perhaps it would settle things. We had been quiet all day, all because of Drew, and him being so distant in his own head.Morel chuckled at his mashed potatoes. Drew savored his steak and Lily looked as usual with a quiet look in her eyes. But she didn’t say much. There was something heavy around us, but we weren’t talking about it, really.Then, as I went to cut into my own food, there was a knock, knock from the front door.I froze. The silence broke. Drew didn’t hear it, either. He was so deep in his thoughts and didn’t see his steak as he ate it. I heard the tension rise.I directed my gaze first at him then at the door.“Take a look,” I said, trying not to reveal my nervousness with my normal voice yet my voice came out shaky. Drew didn’t even look up
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Lilian’s POV The house was quiet after breakfast. Drew left for the study to retrieve his bag while Laurel was cleaning the table accompanied by her gentle humming. I entered my room briefly to look at my phone screen. And there it was. A single message. Unknown Number. > “Because he left me… he will suffer.” My fingers tightened around the phone. As I tried to understand the text message a second one appeared on my phone. > “Watch what happens at his office.” The words on the screen made my stomach coil in discomfort. This wasn’t a prank. This was personal. And it was meant for me. I hurried back to the hallway where I almost bumped into Laurel. “Mom?” she asked, eyes wide. “What’s wrong?” I demanded his location as I pushed past her to reach him. “He’s by the door. He was just leaving—” I hurried to the entryway. “Drew!” He turned mid-step, briefcase in hand. “Yeah?” “Don’t go,” I said, breathless. “You need to see this. Now.” I handed him the phon
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DREW POV Warm golden sunlight poured into the bed the next morning and gently wakened me. I blinked slowly while I reached across the bed searching instinctively for her warmth. But the sheets were cool. She wasn’t there. I sat up, rubbing my eyes. I looked toward the door which was half open and whispered to myself “She’s already awake.” “Early again.” I brushed my fingers through my hair while my body settled into the quiet morning atmosphere. There was no panic, no suspicion anymore. Not like in those first few days. I no longer paid attention to her minor changes such as her towel-folding method, her tea stirring instead of coffee, and the way she spoke my name with newfound gentleness. The accident was the explanation for all that I observed. The trauma. The memory gaps. The healing. After I embraced that truth something inside me found relief. I had her back. I had them back—Laurel, Morel, our home. The situation wasn't flawless but it held enough authenticity. At t
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NINA I gently told Drew “It’s okay, darling” before closing the bedroom door. Putting your energy into restful sleep should be your main priority. You're back from work now but perhaps you’d prefer to consider it as a retreat or something different altogether. Drew placed his bag down gently at the bed's foot while releasing a soft chuckle. “Yes, my love. After validating my words he took both my hands in his grip and turned his eyes toward me. “I love you.” My heart fluttered painfully. With bittersweet sensations in my mouth I responded "I love you too." He pressed his forehead against mine and then kissed my cheek. “I’ve missed you so much,” he whispered. Running my fingers through his hair gently let me fully grasp his meaning. “I’ve missed you too.” He turned his head to glance down the hallway. Lilian stayed behind at her station where shadows gathered while she observed our silent interaction. Her stare met mine and conveyed a silent warning about the unspoken weig
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The smallest turn of Lilian's head allowed me to see a sharp glint in her eye which wrapped her worry in something much deeper and heavier. Will he understand that?" she questioned with her tone wavering between uncertainty and hope. Laurel represented everything for him so he constructed his entire world around her. Around you.” The truth settled inside me like lead as I quietly whispered, “I know.” I never intended to take those things away from him. My intentions were never about causing destruction upon arrival. I entered this situation without any understanding of what I would encounter. The extent of pretending felt like an unknown expense to me until I discovered its true cost. Her face became fully visible to me as the pale blue shadows created sharp contours across her features. “And what about Morel?” she asked. “Do you think he’ll understand too?” I hesitated. That question cut deeper than the rest. “I don’t know,” I said again, quietly. I prefer he hates me for my h
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