Chapter 0294

Hannah

The next day, I woke up feeling groggy and irritable. Sunlight streamed through the curtains, but it did little to improve my mood.

I didn’t expect Noah to show up again. Yesterday was probably just a one–time thing, a way to placate me or ease his guilt. And so, after showering and having breakfast, I settled into the living room with a book, determined to enjoy my solitude.

But to my surprise, Noah burst through the door at precisely the same time as yesterday. A little early, in fact.

“Get ready,” was all he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. “We’re going out.”

I lowered my book and stared at him, dumbfounded. “What? Where? Why?” I asked. I didn’t want to go out, especially not with him; I wanted to be left the hell alone.

“We’re going to the nursery store,” he replied almost exasperatedly, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Come on, hurry up and get dressed. I made an appointment.”

Begrudgingly, I got up and went to change into something suitable for going out. I had no intention of building a nursery with him, but I figured it was easier to go along with it for now. Anything to keep him placated while I brainstormed over how the hell to get out of this marriage.

on the radio. I stared out the window, watching the familiar streets of Nightcrest pass by, and repeatedly avoided any and all

little while later, Noah held the

I muttered, avoiding contact with his body as

cribs, changing tables, and tiny clothes. The scent of baby powder and new fabric filled the air, and I had to admit I was a


feel all the more real, all the

started browsing, picking up items and showing them to me as we wandered through the store. Since we had made an appointment, an attendant followed us around the store with a large cart, answering any questions that

Noah asked, holding up a soft yellow onesie for a

the little embroidered ducks

surprise, he immediately added it to our cart. I shook my head and continued wandering

-the aisles.

hat. It was a deep maroon color, with little lilies of the valley embroidered up the

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