IRIS’ POV I was becoming increasingly annoyed with my growing thoughts about Julian, so I increased my hours at work and used my job as a distraction and an excuse not to go home on time. I usually came home before Julian so I was able to avoid him, but then we would meet just when he got back home, and I was done reading the girls a bedtime story. The worst part of everything is the sweet gestures from Julian. He leaves a basket of flowers and a box of candy or chocolate in front of my door every day before he goes to work. Then he sends me romantic letters and gifts to my workplace during the day. It is maddening, but I refuse to give him the satisfaction of getting my attention because I know that is what he wants. Why, suddenly does he care so much? This happened after we'd spen

