Chapter 69

Writer's POV

Everything had changed, and yet on the surface, nothing was different. Gabriel Carol, Eleanor's Father, was effusive in his work as a father. He has managed to keep the sanity in the house, keeping Eleanor at arm's length. Jess frequented Eleanor's room and Van kept her updated on the latest things she needed to know about school. Of course, she still wanted to go to school. She had nothing to do now that she was on her own.

Not a single call or message had come from Harrison since the day she left the court, why was she expecting? To gather her life back, she would focus on being an artist and put every other thing aside, including love. Her heart still shivers from the thought of Harrison holding her hand once again. Why? Because she loved him. He was essential to her being like air and water. He gave her a purpose beyond mere existence.

And now, as she read her books and sucked on a strawberry candy, she realized less harm had been done. "Are you inside?" Her father's