Chapter 22

Girl time

POV: Maddison

I stayed in bed throughout the next day, a Sunday and called Oliviaover because I was so scared to stay in my apartment alone.

She ended up inviting me over to her place where I slept over untilmy husband returned from his trip on Tuesday. She even jokedabout me moving in with her, since she wanted a roommate shecould split the bills with and I appreciated the fact that shegenuinely wanted me around. I ended up sleeping over at her placeand ended up actually liking it until I had to return home becausemy husband returned.

I didn't want him knowing about any of this because he'd freak outthat I went on a 'date' behind his back.

Gwyn and Mr Winston were so sweet, sending me goodnight textand 'how are you' messages every single day after that night.

Everyone was being so supportive and I started getting used to theidea of being cared about by people that weren't my husband and mymother.

It made me feel so warm. I was getting better and Mr Winston hadkept to