Lahat ng Kabanata ng Where the Wind Lost Its Shore: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Whitney had just finished sprucing up her quaint little shop. She stood with her hands on waist, exhaling a deep, satisfying breath.It had been nearly two weeks since she had walked away from Colton.She had picked a small town, a place with clean air and a leisurely vibe that suited her perfectly.Upon arrival, Whitney did not waste any time. She rented a space just right for the coffee shop she had dreamed of owning.Then, with everything set up, she locked up, turned to the shop's glass door, and let loose a beaming smile.When was the last time she felt that light, that happy?The thought alone was enough to stir a dull ache in what she thought was her numb heart.Colton, Janice, and their child were probably living it up, happy as can be. That was what she told herself."Colton..."The name slipped out before she could stop it, but she quickly shook it off. No use dwelling on the past when she had a fresh start right in front of her.Lost in her thoughts, she felt a gen

"Everett, you've been here with Munchie all day. Is that really okay?"Whitney set down a cup of coffee, the latte art shaped like a little cat's face.Everett smiled, unable to resist rubbing Munchie's belly again. "It's fine."After taking the kitten to the vet clinic that day, they had naturally ended up keeping him at Whitney's cafe for the time being.Even with the cone around his neck, nothing could stop him from devouring his food, so they named him Munchie.Ever since they took the kitten to get fixed, and it ended up staying at Whitney's coffee shop, Everett had become a fixture too. He would be there waiting every morning before she opened and was always the last to leave at night.With Everett and Munchie around, the coffee shop was busier than ever. Whitney, who had once dreamed of a laid-back life, was on her feet from dawn until dusk."Whitney, haven't you found a place to stay yet?"Whitney shook her head, letting out a weary sigh. "None of the places I've looked

Crash!Whitney watched in dismay as Munchie toppled the paint bucket. She scooped up the cheeky kitten, tapping its head with a playful fist."You're messing with the artist at work here!"Munchie let out an indignant meow, and just like that, they were at it, bantering back and forth.Everett laid down his brush, his gaze softening as he watched the playful scene.The once quiet studio buzzed with their energy.After putting Munchie outside, Whitney exhaled and bent down to tidy up the scattered paint tubes."Let me help."Everett crouched beside her, reaching out to help, and their hands accidentally met on a paint tube.Whitney blushed, trying to withdraw her hand, but his hand, marked by the telltale signs of an artist, held hers firmly."Everett..." she began, her voice faltering as she tried to pull away.Instead, he tightened his grip, his fingers weaving through hers in a firm, interlocked embrace."You!"Whitney gasped as Everett suddenly pulled her into a tight e

"Whitney, what's on the menu for tonight?"Everett, pushing the shopping cart, strolled through the supermarket aisles with Whitney.With a laugh, Whitney listed a few dishes, and Everett agreed to each with a nod.Joy twinkled in his eyes as he squeezed their linked hands a little tighter.They left the supermarket, their arms laden with bags."I'm going to swing by the shop to prepare the coffee beans for tomorrow."She gave their joined hands a playful shake and asked, "Hey, great artist, care to join me?"Everett pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Wouldn't miss it."Their tender moment, however, was caught by an unexpected onlooker.Colton burst forward, yanking Whitney into a fierce embrace, his gaze screaming ownership."Whitney!"His hands clamped down on her shoulders as he planted a possessive kiss on her forehead."How could you?! How could you let him touch you? Whitney, how could you do this to me?!"Colton's eyes blazed with fury, his heart twisted in agony."D

Colton, faced with her rage, did not argue back. He merely had a trace of a smile on his lips.Her anger spiked at his reaction. "Colton, we're divorced, remember? Stop this, or I won't be able to keep my shop afloat."He just stood there, head bowed, the very image of a chastised schoolboy."Whitney, I've never chased after anyone else. I'm just doing what I did when I first pursued you."Whitney paused, taken aback.Colton was never good at the chase. His way of showing love was awkward and possessive, using his status as the heir to the Jones fortune to scare off any rivals.She had fallen for that clumsy devotion once, thinking he would only ever be that way with her. However, she realized that Colton could hurt her.Whitney chuckled icily. "Colton, stop it. I've told you. We're done."She added firmly, "I'm marrying Everett, so just leave us alone, okay?""Marrying?" The word hit Colton like a plunge into freezing water, his heart turning to ice and then shattering.