Chapter 167

Melanie

I've stood at the table longer than I should, contemplating if it's smart to follow Weston or not. Had it been a few years ago, I would have gone without question. But now, I just don't know. Does he really want me there? Am I prepared for that answer? This hurts more than I thought it would.  

I knew coming back would be a risk. There was a huge risk that he wasn't going to let me in his house again. But I had shaken that off and convinced myself that there was still hope for us. The longer I stay here tonight, the more I'm worried that's not the case. But I don't want to be in this home without him. It's not mine. It's his. That reality is pushing down on me like the crushing weight of a rock slide.