Liam POV
As the days passed, I found myself missing Haylie more deeply with each sunrise. I hadn't seen her since the night of my birthday, and her absence gnawed at me. I was worried sick, constantly wondering why she hadn't returned to Earth the following week like she always did.
At night, I'd lie awake, staring at the small ring I'd bought for her—the ring I planned to use to ask her to be my wife.
I had envisioned everything perfectly, ready to propose to her that week, but she never came back. My thoughts spiraled, and I couldn't understand what was happening.
Finally, unable to take it any longer, I went to Klinton to find out the truth. I needed answers. Why wasn't Haylie returning? What was keeping her away?