Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Stepping out of the coffee shop, Leanne tucked the old notebook into her bag.

Her Phantom was parked quietly by the curb, with Jake holding the door open for her as Skyler's call came through.

Leanne answered, and he asked, "Hey Leanne, you free today?"

"What's up?" she inquired.

"I wanted to apologize in person for what happened last time."

Skyler had been sorting through his tangled relationship with Grace. It had been nine years, nearly a third of his life, woven into every aspect of his existence, including emotions, finances, and career. Cutting ties was time-consuming.

It wasn't easy. Skyler's voice carried a hint of fatigue, not physical, but emotional exhaustion.

"I was planning to turn the villa at Majestic Meadows into our marital home, but that's off the table now. I'm throwing a farewell party tonight. I'd be glad if you could make it."

him. If it weren't for Curtis, they'd probably be strangers. Skyler's apology was clearly out of consideration for

drive

"Send me the address."

was heavy, and the party was in full swing when Leanne arrived

food and drinks. The pool's shimmering blue water reflected the lights, and a group was laughing as someone was tossed into

were clapping and laughing by the poolside, and Skyler

here soon." His lip scabbed over, and the bruise near his cheekbone hadn't completely faded. His tone was sincere. "Sorry for the

Leanne didn't hold him

indulgence, she wouldn't have kept

too late to realize that

said, "I was a bit harsh that day. But I didn't mean to. Don't take

liked and disliked. She

"Bro, turning over a new

a project in Wonderland. Planning to spend a few years there to clear my head," Skyler tried to sound upbeat.