Eugene's POV
The next three days felt like they were completely outside of the real world.
With Emily away, our huge house became a private hiding place. We left the television off and barely looked at our phones. Our entire life was stripped down to the simplest, most beautiful things: good food, relaxation, and the endless, burning desire for each other's bodies.
During the day, I only wore loose linen trousers, and Flora walked through the rooms in my oversized shirts, her bare legs flashing in the warm sunlight. We cooked meals together without me needing to act like a strict, professional adult. I watched her laugh and listened to her voice echo in the quiet hallways. For the first time in over ten years, the heavy weight in my chest actually began to disappear.
But every time th
