Chapter 51

LAURA

I snapped my eyes open, only to shut it almost immediately because of the ray of light that flooded the room.

I counted ten in my head before I slowly opened my eyes.

It took a few minutes for my eyes to adapt to the lighting and when it did, I sat up on my son's bed.

The previous night, instead of sleeping in my room, I decided to spend my night with Dennis.

Last night was one that I wouldn't forget in a hurry.

Devin's appearance was posing a big threat to my mental health and to my overall well-being.

Wrapping my hand around Dennis' waist, I pulled him close then began to cuddle him.

I brought my head down to his, then planted a soft kiss on it.

My action made him turn in his sleep, but didn't wake up.

“Why did you come back?” I asked in my head as Devin's face flashed in my head.

I shook my head to toss the thought away, but it was no use.

Devin's picture was stamped in my memory.

“With Devin reappearing, things won't be as it were before. A lot of things are going to change