Elwyn's POV
That evening, as I stood in the kitchen cooking, I couldn't stop thinking about something that had been lingering in my mind all day. Dennis had just returned from school, and the upcoming field trip kept swirling in my thoughts. It wasn't because I was worried about Dennis—he was an independent, cautious kid who always knew how to take care of himself. What bothered me was the thought of what might happen if Jackie joined us on the trip.
Jackie. His name was like a soft reminder that left me feeling unsettled. Ever since Jackie returned, things between him and me had become more complicated than ever. He wasn't just an old friend, someone who had once loved me deeply, but now he was also a part of our lives—especially Dennis's. I knew Dennis adored him, but if Jackie c
