We walked in silence, the only sound the rhythmic beating of my heart, torn between two loves, two worlds. As we turned the corner, Brion's voice broke the silence. “Do you want to pick the kids up from school with me?”"I doubt that's a great idea. I want to surprise them. Picking them up from school doesn't sound like the best way to go about that.” Smiling, I took the bags from him. “Aren't you taking the car with you?” "Of course I am.” He took the bag from me once more, frowning. “I will take you home before picking them up.” “Oh.”I didn't argue with that because there was nothing in it. As we strode down the street to the house, I kept stealing glances towards him, wondering how life would have been if I had met him before Dashiell. Would it have been easier to make a choice? Would I have chosen him without having to mull over it?When reached the house, Brion opened the door, gesturing for me to enter. “Thanks,” I said, smiling, and he smiled back, his eyes crinkling at the
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