Chapter 101

Keith's hands stilled, his body tensing against mine. The weight of Nicola's words hung in the air, heavy and undeniable. I could see the conflict in Keith's eyes as he looked at me, torn between the moment we were sharing and going back to Laura.

"Jenna," he began, his voice strained, "I have to go."

I nodded, trying to hide my disappointment. "I understand," I said softly, my hand caressing his cheek. "Go. I'll be here when you get back."

He kissed me one last time, a mixture of passion and regret in his touch, before pulling away.

With one last glance at me, he opened the door and left, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I lay back on the bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind racing. Laura was awake. The name brought back a flood of emotions I thought I had buried the moment Keith and I had a heart-to-heart.

She was Keith's first wife, the woman he had thought he'd lost forever. And now, she was back, demanding his presence.

I shook my head and sat up, immediately turned off by the