Chapter 24
As Carmen finished packing, she felt better about her decision to go. Liam had been right. While she hadn’t given up her life for him, she had put everything on hold. For the first time, she had the freedom to do whatever she wanted. Before zipping her last bag, she tucked in the letter from her dad, the one she’d ignored for too long.
She checked the time. Liam and Rosa would be done on the truck by now. She’d expected the call from Liam this morning after Rosa came by. She ignored the phone to at least have the day to think about it. The problem was, she still didn’t know what to say. Her packed bags sat by the door, ready for her flight in the morning. She’d cleaned out her refrigerator and put her mail on hold. She was ready.
When Liam pulled up, she’d been watching for h
