Chapter 43

Sierra pov.

It had been two long and agonizing days since William had left, and as I sat in my room, I couldn't help but feel abandoned by the one I had loved so deeply. Up until now, he hadn't even bothered to check on me.

But, my mother had been treating me with utmost kindness, and her presence made me feel less alone. I sat by the window, watching as people strolled by, taking in the sights and smells of the world outside.

For a moment, I felt like I was detached from the world, lost in thought. I thought about how William had pushed me away, telling me to leave and never return. The memory of those words brought a sharp pain to my heart, and I couldn't help but feel regretful for leaving him.

My friend, Nora, had been visiting me daily and doing everything in her power to make me smile. But, for some reason, I still felt lost and lonely.

As I sat by the window, lost in my thoughts, I didn't even realize when my mother had walked into my room. However, I felt her comforting presen