Willow's POV
After I had finished dressing up for my jog, I felt weak again, maybe it was because I had gotten up early, but the restless feeling from last night clung to me, like a shadow that wouldn’t dissipate. I couldn’t ignore the weight pressing on my chest, especially when I thought about Jason.
He’d been close for so long, always there when I needed him, but something was gnawing at me. I decided that before I let this confusion overtake me, I’d talk to Ruby about it. She’d always been my sounding board, level-headed and perceptive, especially when my emotions muddied my perspective.
Lina arrived earlier than usual, cheerful and full of energy, which my two little ones, Daniel and Ella, were all too eager to match. They bounced up and down excitedly, chattering and tugging on
