LORRAINE'S POVThe next few days were a struggle. After dropping my kids in school, I laid in my bed all day crying my eyes out. I felt pathetic. I felt heartbroken and used. I couldn't believe Neil would keep such a secret from me. He called me multiple times but I refused to answer. The only person on my mind was Jollie. She must have felt so hurt and betrayed by me. I needed her to know that I had nothing to do with this. I had to find her. After a few days, I worked up the courage to go to the restaurant to see her. It would be fine if she didn't want me to work for her anymore but at least, I needed to clear my end and let her know that I wasn't aware of the situation. She had been such a good friend to me and I didn't want to lose her. I threw on some clothes and rushed out the door, making my way to the restaurant. When I reached the restaurant, my heart sank. The windows were dark, and the doors were locked. There was a small sign taped to the glass that read "Closed." It fe

LORRAINE'S POV (a few days later) I hummed as I set the table for lunch for my kids. They would be back from school in an hour and I wanted everything to be ready by the time they arrived. After setting the table, I wiped my hands on a towel and reached for my phone to call Neil. It rang a few times, but he didn't pick up. I frowned, wondering what he could be doing. He told me he wouldn't be going to work today. I tried again, but there was still no answer."Maybe he's just caught up with something," I muttered to myself. Since I wasn't doing anything till the kids got back, I decided to make most of my time. I grabbed my purse and keys to get some groceries from the nearby market. As I stepped out of the house, I felt a sudden urge to stop by Neil's place. Maybe he was home and just hadn't heard his phone. It wasn't far, and I could use the walk to clear my mind. I could stop by there to say hi to him before going to get the groceries I needed. I smiled to myself as I walked. Th

LORRAINE'S POVThat morning, I heard a knock on the door. Setting my book aside, I rose from my armchair. I wondered who it could be. I wasn't expecting anyone. I stood up and opened the door. To my surprise, it was Wes. I squealed in delight when I saw him. I had missed him so much. I hadn't seen him in a while. "Hi Wes!" I said excitedly. "Hey" he said, pulling me into a tight hug. I stepped aside to let him in."I haven't seen you in a while" I said "How have you been?" ."I've been okay. I've just been busy with pack matters. You know how it is.”“Tea?” I asked, leading him into the kitchen. “That’d be great, thanks.”Inside the kitchen, I prepared enough tea for both of us. When I finally joined him at the table, Wes was already settled there. “It’s good to see you, Lorraine,” he said with a smile “You look well"“Thanks. It’s good to see you too. I’ve missed you.” He took a sip of his tea. “So, how’s everything been? How are the kids? "They're great. How about you? How’s