*ELYSIA*
There was tension in the air.
No one moved, no one spoke.
Jordan's revelation left the woman flustered and fumbling for words.
"W-what d-did you just say?"
Jordan shrugged nonchalantly.
She looked from Jordan to me, her eyes begging for clarity.
I lowered my gaze to the ground, not having the courage to say anything.
"Nathan..." Her voice trembled as raw emotions began to rise in her throat. "Tell me this isn't true. Tell me this is all a joke you plotted with them. I know my birthday is tomorrow and we are planning a lot of things, but please don't use our son's death to joke with me. Use something else, uh?"
I bit down on my lower lip, lifting my head to see her falling to her knees in front of him. "Nathan, please...I'm begging you. This is me on my knees, just
