"The winner of this year's Ovid Award goes to Ms. Lorraine Huxley for her work 'The Path Forward for Humanities.' Let's give a big round of applause for Ms. Huxley as she comes onto the stage to deliver her acceptance speech."
Four long years later, I finally held the Ovid Award in my hands for real.
After I finished my speech and walked off the stage, I spotted Mia in the audience, her eyes sparkling as she stared up at me, and Lewis sitting right next to her.
Warmth spread soft and slow through my chest.
Two years of him being by our side as family had convinced me Lewis was a decent, level-headed man who knew exactly where to draw the line.
He was amazing to Mia, and she adored him right back. Maybe it was finally time I gave him a proper chance.
After all, Lewis had always put me
