Julian left with only a small suitcase, exactly as she had requested. Before walking away, he even reminded her to get some rest, acting as if he were heading out on a business trip like all those times before and would return after a few days.
Under the cover of night, Vivian sat on the steps, staring blankly at the car that disappeared into the distance. She couldn't understand how two people who had once been so close could suddenly become strangers.
October walked over and tried to snuggle against her stomach.
Vivian gently stroked her and whispered, "I'm sorry. Mommy has a baby now, so I can't hold you the way I used to."
As if she understood her, October obediently sat beside her, watching the car disappear into the darkness with her.
After sitting there for several minutes, Viv
