Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

she found solace in the prospect of sleeping, feeling unwell and plagued by a stomach ache despite her partial sobriety.

As the car drove steadily, she settled back into her seat and slowly closed her eyes, drained from exhaustion.

Isaac scanned her crumpled clothes and bare feet, his countenance darkening.

He calmed down when he witnessed her fatigue.

Few cars were on the road at this time and, shortly thereafter, they reached home.

Camila remained motionless as they arrived, seeming to have fallen asleep.

Isaac took a deep breath, still harboring some anger but unable to ignore her. He alighted from the car and approached her, embracing her tenderly.

let on and kept her

upset, he didn’t abandon

still care for her?

thought, Camila relaxed and drifted off, snug in his embrace. Isaac gently carried her to the bedroom, then meticulously wiped her down with a damp

settled into

her daze, she sensed someone

body wash filled her nostrils and she snuggled against his

murmured by her

A ‘s L I B R A R

She longed for him

turned and nestled in his arms, confessing, “Yes, I miss you

faintly, feeling comforted and