Past the Crossroads of No Return
Stray hairs fell across her forehead, tousled by the wind.
She met my gaze and offered a tentative, awkward smile, nothing like the confident woman she used to be. "Skyler, I—"
"Why are you here?" I cut her off, my voice flat.
Gently, I removed Naomi from my arms and stepped back, creating distance. The hallway sensor light flicked on, and for a split second, I caught the trace of disappointment in Willow's eyes.
"Daddy…" Naomi tugged at my shirt, tears welling in her eyes. "Mommy said if I ask really nicely, you'll come home with us…"
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