LUCIAN's POV
As I stared at the pastel-colored decor of the waiting room, the odd shapes on the walls seemed to merge into a semblance of her face. I must have been losing my mind. We had agreed to give each other some space, but it had been nearly a week since we last saw each other.
I couldn’t accept the idea of her leaving my life, couldn’t accept the idea of being without her. I struggled to sleep at night, my body so exhausted that it had taken a tremendous effort to keep my eyes open during the morning meeting. My mind was a chaotic mess, and my sleepless nights were taking a toll.
The emptiness at home grew with each passing day, threatening to consume me. The staff had already washed the sheets, so her scent no longer lingered on the pillow. Even trying to sleep in her room didn
