—Chloe.”“Dear Sierra,I was surprised when you finally called, even though you went back to ignoring my calls and texts. Thank you for the congratulations. I named the twins Nova and Nolan. I know you once dreamed of giving those names to your children with Noah, but since that will never happen, I
Sierra.I woke up today feeling drained as fuck. I normally wouldn’t mind some alone time, but today the silence feels too heavy. It presses on me like a weight I can’t shake no matter what I do.I should be resting; I should be grateful for a few days away from work, but all it does is leave me alo
By the time I pull into the driveway, my mind is still no clearer than it was when I left Sierra’s place. I’ve been running in circles all day, trying to understand what the hell came over me. To understand why I drove there, why I needed to see her with my own eyes. None of it adds up. Every excuse
[Hey Loves, hope you're all well. It's my birthday today and I thought I'd make this chapter free. Thank you all for the love and the many kind words. It means a lot to me that I have your support and understanding. Please take care and stay safe. Lots of love.]Sierra.I kill the engine and just si
Adrian and I linger at the café longer than I expect. After I tell him about the accident at work, the heaviness hanging between us slowly dissolves when he shifts the conversation to safer ground.It’s comforting. Maybe a bit too comforting. The tight coil in my shoulders loosens, and I catch mysel
After a while, he studies me. Not in a way that makes me uncomfortable, but like he’s noticing something others might overlook. “You look… different,” he says gently. “A little shaken and a bit out of sorts.”I blink, a bit startled. My fingers tighten around the mug, but I don’t deny it. Somehow, a