Eliana

After Nicholas left me seated in the backyard alone, I took time to let it all sink in. For the first time since my mother informed me about Robert, what Nicholas had told me had me thinking about what she must have gone through. I was so caught up in my own grief that I failed to think about how much hurt she must have been to the point of wanting another man in her life.

"Honey," My mother called, making me lift up my teary face.

"I'll be there shortly. Give me a minute." I sniffed, watching her as she nodded, then went back inside the house. I...