Chapter 30

Max

I woke up early, called at work, and took the day off.

We didn't work on Sundays, but we were supposed to be welcoming two new members to our team. I had no energy for it and I wanted to spend the day with Lena.

Despite all the tension from last night, it was the best sleep I've ever had in years. She slept in my arms during the night. I love it every night, but yesterday was different, we came closer, I felt... love.

Karen surpassed every boundary there ever was. Even after I yelled at her, she kept going. She disregarded everyone's feelings, as she always did.

I had fourteen missed calls from her, two from my father and one from Cleo. I tossed the phone on the couch and went back to bed. I put my arms around her waist and kissed her neck. She smiled, but kept her eyes closed.

I always expected that she had mentally and physically abusive parents, probably because of mental illnesses or addictions... but I've never thought of that!

That was messed up! Forcing your own ch