Seventy two

Emma then drops her son off with Eric, knowing she needed to have an honest conversation with Rowan. She hated that she had to, even though he had blown her off and called her a liar so many times, and all the memories with him hurt.

It felt like just yesterday when she thought everything was going well and she was in love with Rowan. But then it all came crashing down because he chose not to believe her. However, the moment she told him again about Ryan, he looked like he did believe.

What has changed? She wondered.

And even now, she gazed out at the sea, observing the moon as it illuminated the surface of the water while a refreshing night breeze tousled her hair. Anxiety filled her insides as she waited for him.

She heard footsteps approaching as she tried to catch a glimpse of Rowan. He couldn't help but notice how good she looked, even after all the tears and her outburst earlier today.

She wanted their past to be a distant memory, but fate's annoying plans couldn't prevent them f