Juliette POV
The days stretched into weeks, and with each passing moment, I could feel the cracks in my once-structured world widening. But this time, I wasn’t afraid of the chaos—I welcomed it wholeheartedly.
Alex had become a haven for me, a space where I could breathe without fear of judgment or manipulation. Our outings were simple but refreshing: casual dinners at cozy restaurants, late-night movies where we laughed too loudly at the cheesy dialogue, and long drives that felt like an escape from reality. Sometimes, Lily would join us, her innocent laughter filling the air as she held my hand tightly.
Seeing her happy reminded me of what I was fighting for: my freedom, my happiness, my dignity.
But Harrison… Harrison was a storm brewing on the horizon, dark and menacing. Each time
