He Thought He Could Walk Back Into Our Lives Like Nothing Happened — But What Waited at the Door Turned His Smile to Terror

room nursing Lily, and Susan was in the kitchen making lunch.

He looked terrible—dark circles under his eyes, his tan faded, his clothes rumpled like he’d been sleeping in them. Nothing like the carefree guy who’d climbed into Mike’s car six weeks ago.

“Emily,” he said, his voice rough. “We need to talk.”

Susan appeared immediately in the doorway, her continue reading …