Flashback: Misty swept her gaze across the daycare, the calming silence of the area w/o the presence of children weaving throughout the grounds. She focused on the pile of toys, a soothing routine to distract her from the weight of the very recent past, which was also a pain reminder of a beautiful opportunity that would not come true. But the air grew thick with unspoken words, and she couldn't ignore the shadow hovering at the doorway.“Are you going to avoid me forever?” Donovan leaned against the frame, arms crossed, his emerald eyes betraying the turmoil within. Misty straightened, forcing her heart to stay steady. “I’m not avoiding you. There’s just… a lot to do.” “Looks like it’s going to be a nice day,” Donovan said lightly, a smile attempting to break through the tension but falte
