Chapter: 1558

She had been trying to understand Jonathan's pain, but her own unease had been a shadow she couldn't shake-until her conversation with Aimee. Now, it felt as though the fog had lifted, leaving her with a clearer view.

Bethany busied herself with some housework, checking the company's software in between tasks.

The day had slipped away unnoticed, and it wasn't until she saw Jonathan's account go offline that she realized the sun had set. Was he on his way home?

The thought brought a smile to her face, a small spark of warmth in her chest.

Soon, Nola and Rowan burst through the door, their laughter filling the house with a lively energy that felt like the first breath of spring after a long winter.