There is nothing left

Lilian POV

I couldn't breathe properly, not after what I saw that night. Every time I closed my eyes, the scene came back to me like a wave, swallowing me and suffocating me. I knew I needed to leave—leave everything behind before the pain completely destroyed me. In the midst of the torpor and anguish, I could only think of one thing: leaving.

I asked Finn not to leave me alone, and he, without question, walked me back to the hotel. It was hard to believe I had just seen what I saw. Jensen's betrayal hurt like an unexpected blow, like a cold blade piercing my chest. But I knew I couldn't stay there and that I needed to protect my children from all that. I needed to get them away as soon as possible.

When we entered the hotel room, I saw Sadie and the children sleeping, oblivious to the chaos that was unfolding. The scene broke me even more because there were people who depended on me. I knew they needed me strong and present, not broken like I felt.

I approached their bed and called