LauraI thought about his words while looking at him, somehow that statement was making me emotional. Rosanne held my daughter's little hand and led her inside while the two chatted happily. Jason and I were following them. "This place is still the same as it always was," I commented as I took a lo
Laura "Are you in Chicago?" Ava asked on the other end of the line, amazed at what I had just told her. "My God, Laura. How did this happen?" I sighed, running my hand through my hair. I was avoiding telling Ava about it because I was afraid of her judgment. Furthermore, it was clear as water that
The issue seemed serious; thankfully, Jason didn't live in Chicago, and his father and his friends seemed much more problematic than him. I couldn't explain why it seemed so difficult for men to stay faithful to their wives. "It seems like we're just going to sum up our lives with our unfaithful h
Jason We were all gathered at the dinner table while we talked and shared the Christmas tree. I liked that Laura was always by my side, still a little shy about joining the family again and talking openly. I liked having her close to me because I felt more in control and more stable. Furthermore, I
Jason I was standing on the balcony of the mansion next to the garden while smoking a cigarette to try and clear my mind, I wasn't much of a smoker, but I was so upset that this was the best option I had right now. Having met my father in such a spontaneous way affected me in a way I didn't expect.
Laura Jason was right when he said that there would be nothing interesting in New York for me and my daughter on New Year's Eve. I mean, I didn't want to spend another New Year's Eve alone watching fireworks and hustle and bustle everywhere while I was at the window of my house with my daughter in
For example, I was taking a long time trying to decide which of my daughter's shoes would go best with the look she was going to wear today, and I was getting stressed out because Annie wouldn't stop crying, but Jason saw that, and was still on his damn cell phone. Maybe I shouldn't blame him; aft
Laura "I promise to be a better man for you and Annie. I promise to give more and more to you two because you are everything to me. I know that this may take a while and that sometimes my arrogance and my prepotency will want to overcome the love I have for you two, but I promise to fight with claw
I blinked, trying to process what he was saying. "But what if... what if I mess it all up again? I’m not perfect, Matt. I have my flaws, my scars." He smiled, a smile both gentle and confident. "No one’s perfect, Lindsay. I’m not either. But you know what? My dad, Killian... he’s not my biological
Lindsay POV We arrived at the hotel after a night that still echoed in me like a good dream. Wyatt was exhausted, which wasn’t surprising after such an eventful day at the Weiss house. He fell asleep almost immediately after I put him to bed, a slight smile on his face that made me feel that, despi
Lindsay POV The dinner was a marvel, an experience that felt like a warm hug in the form of food and company. Emma Weiss insisted that I try every dish she had prepared with such care, and I couldn’t deny how much it made me feel welcomed. "My lasagna recipe is famous," she said with a proud smile,
Lindsay POV The weekend in Atlanta had a taste of novelty and nervousness. Matt had invited me to dinner at his mother's house, Emma Weiss, and the idea of meeting his family left me in a state of anxiety mixed with anticipation. I had never met the parents of someone I was dating since, well, sinc
Laura POV Jason and Terence were terrible singers, but that didn't stop them from diving into karaoke, hitting every note off-key while making their wives laugh with their comedic performance. Ava and I, now alone in a VIP area of the bar, continued the celebration of our daughters' entry into col
Laura POV"This strawberry drink is delicious," I commented, sipping my drink through a straw."Oh, nice. My pineapple one is really irresistible," Ava also commented, smiling, though the smile was somewhat reserved and awkward, just like mine.We were at a luxurious bar, a place that contrasted wit
As we walked, I thought about what Abby had said. It wasn't Caleb who mattered; it was the betrayal of a friendship I thought would last forever. The pain of losing that trust was still fresh, and perhaps that was why I didn't want to think about Caleb at all. But at the same time, there was a part
Annie POV I watched my parents' car drive away with a sense of sadness; part of me wanted to go with them and give up on everything, but I was also excited to start a new life at Oxwell. The sound of the engine fading into the distance seemed to carry away a piece of my childhood, leaving me with a
Jason POV We were in the Oxwell campus parking lot, giving our final hugs before heading back home. Annie was practically engulfed in our embrace, hugging us tightly and saying she would miss us, even though she knew she could come home every weekend. Her hug was a mix of farewell and beginning, so