Chapter 49: Leonardo’s POV

I couldn’t help but mention our son. I knew it wasn’t the right time but I felt there would never be a suitable

moment.

I never knew how much he had meant to her just as she didn’t know how much I would have wanted him. A lack of perspective on both our parts. I offer to start over and give her another child and for a moment, I thought it would make her happy. But that’s not what I witnessed as I watched her stare out into the trees passing by as we drove back to Jasmine’s. The rest of the drive was accompanied by our emotional silence. I only decide to speak again as we sit in the driveway.

“Do you want me to stay with you tonight?” I ask quietly. I wanted to impose and demand to be by her side but it wasn’t my right and it was a mistake trying to control Claire. I Had learned that first–hand.

“It’s okay, I’m sure you need to get back to Charlotte.” She had made a dig at me with that one.

“I don’t, actually. How about I go home, freshen up and grab some things and I come back?” In my mind, I’m pleading with her to let me stay but my words played no mimic to my thoughts.

front door, waving at us and I remind Claire that I would be back soon. watch

that my home felt less empty when I arrived but it didn’t. Claire was the only one able to fill that void and I

over to Charlotte’s room, hoping to talk with her about moving out as my mother requested. Not because I agreed with her notions about Charlotte effecting my image but because I knew it would help bring me closer to my goal in getting my wife back. Charlotte no longer needed my help. I knock on her door but there was

and has not been back since.”

coat.

came to pack an overnight bag.” I say as I hold her hands to stop

asks sweetly in her accent. Usually Elena would pack my things for me, check the calendar and make sure I had everything needed for each trip.

She has been having a rough time.” Elena opens her eyes wide and

Claire. I do not think she is good to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255