Cassidy tried to avoid Nova as much as possible, throwing herself into work and making excuses to be away from home. She convinced herself that it was the stress of her failing company, but deep down, she knew it was more than that. She couldn’t bear to face him, afraid that he might see the truth in her eyes, that she had betrayed him, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Nova noticed the change in Cassidy’s behavior, the way she seemed distant and preoccupied. He could feel her pulling away from him, and it worried him more than he cared to admit. He knew something was wrong, but he didn’t want to push her until she was ready to talk. Still, the silence between them was becoming unbearable, and Nova realized he couldn’t ignore it any longer.
One evening, after yet another awkward and qu
