Janet's Point of ViewI opened the front door and stopped dead.Rowan stood in the middle of the living room wearing an apron. An actual apron—white with blue stripes. It looked ridiculous on him, comical even, but the smell coming from the kitchen made my stomach twist in a way that had nothing to do with amusement. The aroma of herbs, garlic, and something roasting filled the entire house. My mother was sitting at the dining table, her eyes bright with something I hadn't seen in days—genuine happiness."Janet!" my mother called out, her voice lifting. "Come sit. Rowan made dinner. Come and eat with us."I wanted to say no. Every part of me wanted to make an excuse, to retreat to my room, to avoid this. But the hope in her voice, the way her eyes were shining, made the refusal die in my throat."Okay," I said quietly, setting down my bag. "I'll sit."Rowan appeared from the kitchen, wiping his hands on the ridiculous apron, his expression cautious but hopeful. He had spent hours prep
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