Chapter 37

*Tonia's Pov*

The next day arrived with a heavy weight on my heart. Aaron had announced during breakfast that he would be leaving later in the afternoon. A mix of sadness and resignation settled within me, knowing that our brief connection would soon come to an end. I couldn't help but feel a pang of longing, wishing for more time with him.

As we sat around the table, engaged in idle conversation, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Aaron. I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something between us, an unspoken connection that lingered beneath the surface. But doubts crept in, whispering that it was all...