Alle Kapitel von Breaking Her at Thanksgiving: Kapitel 41 – Kapitel 50

The sun rose slowly—almost reluctantly, like it didn’t want to work that day either.Lewis lay sprawled across the bed, his head resting on Linda’s chest, his eye fixed on nothing in particular. The soft tapping of her fingers against her phone was the only thing pulling him out of his head every few minutes.It had been days since the Annual couture showcase. But it still sat fresh in his mind.From Solene on the runway, the way the room had shifted for her, the attention, and then…Ari in his arms. His chest tightened slightly.He’d never felt anything like what he felt that day.She’d been so small, warm, fragile in a way that made him suddenly aware of everything—his hands, his strength, even his presence.Just like Solene had been back then after the crash. Every scan, every moment she looked like she was holding herself together for his sake.Looking back now, he could see all he’d done, and all he hadn’t done.A part of him felt guilty and cursed him for being stupid. But the o

“Happy birthday, sister!” Hannah literally screamed through the phone.“Oh my gosh, Hannah!” Solene yelped, pulling the phone away from her ear with a wince.“You don’t sound too excited for the celebrant.”Solene smiled, settling on her bed. “I am. Just don’t go bursting my eardrums with your screaming.”But Hannah seemed to wave her words off and squealed again.“God!” Solene pulled the phone away from her ear once more. “What is wrong with you?” “Nothing. Just that my sister is like turning twenty five or something.” “Twenty five?” Solene nearly laughed. “You don’t even know my age, do you?” She could practically feel Hannah shrug on the other end. “What do I need it for when all you seem to do is glow as the years go by?”That pulled a faint blush to Solene’s cheeks. “I’m flattered, Hannah.” “But it’s true!” She said, a soft clink echoing on her end. “Too bad I’m so occupied this week.”“Oh, no worries. I’m okay.” Solene said, even though her eyes shifted to the door, wishing

The day had gone dark by the time Ronan called to slightly ease how angry at him she was. Which, in fact, had worked because when his name first lit up her phone, she’d thought to tell him to fuck off.But now she was sitting at her dresser in the quiet house, staring at the pearls around her neck—which was part of what he’d gotten her.That, and a limited edition evening gown from one of her favorite designers.“Tell me there’s lingerie in there.” Hannah’s voice came through the phone right after they’d squealed like teenagers when Solene got back into the room.Solene had rolled her eyes, her cheeks stiil warm “There’s no lingerie, Hannah. But I’ve been waiting in line to get a reservation at this place and he had it booked two months ago!” “Ooooh…thoughtful much.” Hannah purred, practically twirling her hair on her finger. “Wait, that means he’d been planning this.”Solene had just shrugged. “Seems so.” But that same man had just called to say he’d be late. Now the entire hous

Solene’s fork tapped absent mindedly against the salmon on her plate, her mind only half there, her eyes fixed on the view stretching far beyond the rooftop.The city was beautiful. More beautiful than she’d ever really allowed herself to notice. A soft gust of wind brushed against her skin, enough to raise goosebumps along her arms. But instead of discomfort, it brought warmth. Calm.The kind of calmness she barely ever felt. The kind that came once in a long while, when life paused just enough for her to breathe.Her eyes followed BMW in the distance, watching it slow to a stop at a traffic light, its headlights dimming slightly.And for some reason, her chest loosened.In the background, the live band played softly, their tune slow and steady, blending into the night like it belonged there.The place wasn’t empty though, but with that peace, she barely noticed the humming conversations around her.Then, throwing her head slightly back, she shut her eyes, allowing the wind blow thr

Solene clutched her purse tighter, gathering her gown as she stepped out.Still, no one spoke, like neither of them wanted to be the one to break the silence.And it wasn’t until she stepped out completely, Ronan’s hand warm against hers, that she realized how tall the building was.It wasn’t as wide as their home, but it was striking. Beautiful in a way that made her pause.A sharp breath escaped her. And for a second, she wondered if this was real or she’d dozed off while waiting for Ronan and the entire night was just some stupid dream.But then Ronan squeezed her hand gently, pulling her with him. “Come in.”She turned to him, catching his gaze, a small smirk tugging at his lips.And like that, he led her towards the door.In one turn, the door opened, and she walked in.‘Oh, my god,’ her mind screamed.But the words didn’t make it out.Glass was what she noticed first. Then floor to ceiling windows stretched across the entire living area, reflecting soft golden lights.The floor