SkyeI stare down at Jaxon kneeling on our bedroom floor, and I don't know what to feel.Anger? Vindication that he's finally admitting he was wrong? Exhaustion at the thought of trying again?All of the above?I just agreed to give him a chance. Said the words out loud. And now I have to figure out what that actually means.Jaxon stands slowly, his eyes never leaving my face. Searching for something—hope, maybe, or forgiveness I'm not sure I can give."Thank you," he says quietly. "For this chance. I know I don't deserve it.""No," I agree. "You don't."He flinches, but doesn't argue."I'm going to give you space," he says. "Like you asked. But Skye? I meant what I said. I'm going to try. Really try.""We'll see."He nods once, then leaves, closing the door quietly behind him.And I'm alone.I sink onto the edge of the bed, pressing my hands to my face.What did I just agree to?Giving Jaxon time. Another chance. After three years of coldness and neglect and outright cruelty.I don't
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