Chapter 19

Rose's POV

"I'll be fine, Mom," I reassured her. I hugged my mother goodbye and made my way to the car, feeling anxious and unsure about what the future held.

The drive to the lake was a long one, and my mind was racing the entire time. I couldn't help but think about the last time I had been to this place with Brandon. We had been so in love back then, but things had changed so quickly.

The drive to the lake felt longer than usual. My mind was racing with thoughts of what Brandon could want to talk about. Was he going to apologize for how he treated me in the past? Was he going to try and win me back? I didn't know what to expect.

When I arrived at the lake, I parked my car and got out, feeling the familiar crunch of leaves beneath my feet. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow across the water, and the air was crisp and cool.

I sat down on a nearby bench and waited for Brandon, my heart racing with anticipation. As the minutes ticked by, I grew more and more impatient. Where w