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Chapter 6
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“We all make our own choices and live with them.” Taking Josh’s hands, I brought his palms against my cheeks. “We chose each other and this family to live every day with honesty and purpose.“This is the best plan for us, and it’s not about anyone else. It’s what we feel in our hearts.” Outside the window, a bright moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft glow over the land. Within those walls, we were locked in a tight embrace, our hearts full of gratitude and unshakable trust.The sun peeked through the curtains into the bedroom one weekend. I opened my eyes to find Josh awake. Lying on his side, he stared at Joy in her crib and me with the most tender eyes. At some point, Teddie slipped into the room and squeezed between us, fast asleep. “Good morning, Mrs. Fray,” Josh whispered, afraid of waking the kids. His fingers brushed away a lock of hair against my forehead. “Morning, Mr. Fray,” I responded in a hush with a smile, basking in the joy and peace of having my lo
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“I have no doubt that you’ll be the best older brother in the world. With your love and protection, the baby will be the happiest kid alive.” Picking up on Teddie’s anxiety, Josh started spending more time with him. Josh would take the time to explain that love wouldn’t run out when shared. Instead, love touched every soul like the sun. Our efforts gradually paid off. Teddie’s curiosity began to extend to my pregnant belly. He would make it a bedtime routine to stroke my stomach and say goodnight to the baby. He even painted a picture of four stick figures hand-in-hand. It was a family of four consisting of Mom, Dad, him, and the new addition. “This is our family.” He proudly showed me his masterpiece, his eyes full of expectation. When I went into labor, Josh insisted on being in the delivery room with me. He held my hand tightly and whispered encouragements into my ear. I caught sight of tears threatening to fall in Josh’s eyes as the newborn’s loud cries filled t
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Cassidy shakily reached out her hand. After a moment’s pause, I took her hand. Her hand, no longer slender and fair, was reduced to skin and bone, icy to the touch. “If only I had appreciated the simplicity of life and seen the good in Josh as you have.” Her tears rolled down her cheeks, soaking into her pillow. “I thought I deserved better, but the very best was right there in front of me.” I patted her hand. I didn’t know what to say. Before a woman nearing the end of her life, words lost all meaning.“Could you… pass a message to Josh for me?”Cassidy fought for air while struggling to put out each word. “I’m sorry… and… I hope you two stay happy.” That was the last exchange I had with Cassidy. Three days later, Cassidy closed her eyes for the last time that cold winter night. She was only thirty-two years old. Josh and I walked shoulder to shoulder from Cassidy’s modest funeral service. The snow drifted down, its cold bite sharp against our skin.Josh squeezed
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“Kids grow up so fast.” While brushing the whole thing off with a remark, I noticed the flicker of gloom across Cassidy’s eyes. After a brief silence, Cassidy had to ask, “Is Josh doing okay?” “Everything is going well for him. Work’s been great, and he’s surrounded by his loving family,” I responded with a smile. However, each word stabbed at her, chipping away at her forced composure. She parted her lips, clearly having something on her mind. In the end, she simply let out a wry smile. “That’s good to hear. I have errands to run. I should get going.” As Cassidy scurried away, a wave of complicated emotions washed over me. Cassidy, once beaming with confidence, couldn’t even find the courage to step into a luxury store. All of this was brought upon by her decisions. For once, I was lost in thought during the drive home. Cassidy’s presence was like a stone dropped in a quiet lake, stirring ripples across the surface.A thought crossed my mind. If Cassidy hadn’t en
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The family portrait on the wall, along with the expensive toys Teddie had left scattered everywhere, silently mocked Cassidy’s decisions back then. “Is Josh home?” Cassidy asked with a glimmer of hope. “He’s working late tonight, so he won’t be back for a while.” I poured her a drink. Cassidy said eagerly, “You have to help me convince Josh, Talia. He had feelings for me before. Surely, he won’t leave me to suffer, right?” I let out a chuckle as Cassidy fell back into her unrealistic fantasies. “Josh’s money is part of our joint marital asset. Besides, you’re his ex-wife. He has no obligation to you.” Unconvinced, Cassidy dialed Josh’s number and put the call on loudspeaker. She desperately pleaded, “I have cancer, Josh. I’ll die without treatment.” The voice on the other end of the line was callous. “You have family to turn to for that. I’m no longer involved in your life.” “Can’t I borrow the money from you? Lend me 100,000 dollars. I’ll pay you back once I get ma
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“Let me be clear. I don’t have an ounce of affection left for you. “From the moment you walked out of our home, you mean nothing to me.” Josh shifted his gaze to me, his eyes softening with tenderness. “Talia has shown me the meaning of family and what it’s like to be loved and cared for.“She’s not you. She is no one’s substitute. “Talia is my wife for life. She’s the one I love and walk alongside forever. My heart belongs solely to her.” Josh set the cake box on the coffee table. Without hesitation, he leaned in for a peck on my lips right before Cassidy’s eyes. Straightening his back, Josh opened the cake box and pulled out my favorite tiramisu. He scooped a spoonful and carefully brought it to my lips. “I spotted a new shop on my way home and picked this up for you, babe. Try and see if you like it.” I opened my mouth to take a bite before giving Josh a sweet smile. “You know what I like for sure. It’s delicious. Thank you, sweetie.” Josh’s tone became cold
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