Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Chapter 34 An hour later, after downing multiple jugs of water and nervously waiting on three pregnancy tests, Colette finally had her answer. All three rests showed the same result: she was pregnant. The reality of it hit her like a tidal wave–she was about to
Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Chapter 33 “Colette!” Aunt Beth’s voice rang out, sharp and disbelieving, as she appeared at the entrance of the café. The horror in her eyes was unmistakable as she stared at her niece, who had just slapped her husband. “What in the name of God was
Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Matt’s voice dropped to a venomous hiss, the words dripping with contempt. “You’re just like her, aren’t you p> The question, sharp and laced with disdain, hung between them, freezing the air. Colette felt the weight of his accusation slam into her like a physical blow.
Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Chapter 31 “The coffee’s gone cold. I’ll get another cup. Would you two like one too?” Aunt Beth’s voice broke the silence, and without waiting for an answer, she made herself scarce, leaving Colette and Matt alone in the eerily empty cafeteria, Colette couldn’t bring herself
Chapter 46 They had never talked as openly as they did that day, the tension of waiting loosening their tongues. Conversations that once might have felt strained or awkward now flowed more freely. The weight of grief and anxiety seemed to strip away any pretense, leaving them bare and vulnerable
Chapter 45 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 45 Chapter 30 Colette arrived at the hospital with a heavy heart, her steps slow and measured as she made her way through the sterile hallways. For years, she had been estranged from her Aunt Beth, the woman who had raised her
Chapter 44 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 44 Chapter 29 For hours, Colette lay in the same bed where only a short time ago, she and Matt had been together. The room still held his scent, a cruel reminder of the emptiness that followed. She felt like a discarded
Chapter 43 Chapter 28 Colette reached out, her hand trembling as she grasped Matt’s arm in a desperate attempt to stop him from packing. “Matt!” she cried, her voice filled with a mix of fear and pleading. But it was as if her words fell on deaf ears. Matt wrenched
Chapter 42 Chapter 42 With a deep breath, she pulled herself out of bed, clutching the white bed sheet to her chest. It fell in loose folds around her, offering some semblance of modesty against the vulnerability of her nakedness. The sheet was a feeble shield, but it was all
Chapter 41 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 41 Chapter 27 Colette was enveloped in the comforting embrace of sleep, that perfect kind of rest where time seems to stand still. She was certain it wasn’t morning yet- the weight of darkness still pressed against her closed eyelids. Every muscle
Chapter 40 Slowly lowering himself onto the bed beside where Colette lay waiting patiently or perhaps impatiently! Matt pulled off his own clothes revealing an impressive physique honed through years spent working out consistently despite busy schedules filled with work commitments! Colette’s breath caught in her throat as Matt leaned
Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Chapter 26 Her eyes sparkled with a newfound conviction, and the moment Matt stepped inside the room, she moved with a speed that caught him off guard. Before he could fully register her presence, Colette had already closed the distance between them, her arms looping around
Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Without thinking, without giving herself time to consider the consequences, Colette did something impulsive, something she might later regret. She answered the call. Colette’s heart pounded in her chest as she heard Iris’s voice on the other end of the line. “Matt, thank God you picked
Chapter 37 Colette forced a smile, trying to mask the unease gnawing at her. “Look, it’s not about a baby or anything serious,” she said, hoping her voice sounded more confident than she felt. “We just had a little tiff in the car on the way here. That’s all. It’ll
Chapter 36 “It’s not just that,” Evie interrupted, stepping forward. “Well, not entirely. It’s more about how you’ve both been acting since you got here. I know my brother, and I know how he is when you’re around. He’s always touching your hand, your arm, kissing you every chance he
Chapter 35 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 35 Chapter 24 As they settled around the cramped dining table, Matt’s sister greeted Colette with a warm smile and a light kiss on the cheek. “Hello, Colette,” she said, her voice soft and welcoming. Colette returned the smile, though her heart
Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Chapter 23 The night in Coffs Harbour was unlike any other Colette and Matt had shared in recent memory. In the small motel room, with its plain walls and single bed, they clung to each other under the thin duvet as if the world outside had
Chapter 33 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 33 Chapter 22 After another two hours of driving, Colette felt the familiar tug of exhaustion pulling at her. The landscape outside had shifted, the familiar sights of the highway giving way to narrower, less traveled roads. Matt’s silence was unnerving, and
Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Then, she realized something startling–she was smiling. A genuine smile that reached her eyes, something she hadn’t done in what felt like an eternity. In caught her off guard, this unfamiliar feeling of contentment. She glanced at Matt from the corner of her eye, catching him
Chapter 31 The End Of a Marriage Chapter 31 Chapter 21 The tension between them lingered like an unspoken truth as they drove from Sydney to Queensland. Twenty hours of road stretched ahead, an eternity when the air between them was so thick with unresolved feelings. Colette wasn’t sure why