Epilogue
Weeks later, Noah sat beside his mother in the waiting room at the hospital. She was on her way into another round of chemo. Today, she was barely paying attention to him. Lily had asked if she could join them. At the moment, she was busy talking with his mother. He leaned his head back against the wall and sighed. He couldn’t have fathomed that the simple act of her coming to this appointment with him would break down another wall for him, but his heart clenched so tight, he was on the verge of tears.
Later that afternoon, his mother looked across the kitchen table and shook her head. “Noah, I don’t want to move in with you and Lily. I’m perfectly comfortable here, and I truly enjoy the peace and quiet. You need to start your life with her.”
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