Chapter 25Arriving at the hotel is both a relief and a sharp reminder of the shattering silence Ryan will have to get used to here on his own. Even though the first time they had discussed Jasper visiting during this filming period, Jasper had only agreed to come over for his birthday, meaning he’d spend a little over a month alone, anyway. There’s an ache of absence deep in Ryan’s chest now. They had never planned for Jasper to be here today, but not having him here physically would at least be manageable if Ryan had him here in his heart. But he’d felt it the minute he left their apartment. His heart stayed behind, broken and waiting for the moment Jasper is ready to work this out.
If he even chooses to give Ryan another chance. The more Ryan agonizes over the events of last night and h
