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She bowed her head They’d been on the verge of so to so much less “Okay,” she whispered

“This is what’s bestfor both of us”

“I understand” But it doesn’t make it hurt any less

Chapter Six

Enzo

The past feeeks had shown him what he’d always known—life without Aibhlinn was hell They kept in contact with texts and calls, but he was lucky if he saw her even once a week It was his fault He’d ask for it It was the right choice Only because you won’t deal with the underlying issues He tapped the card he’d gotten frohly recommended from his mother Karen Jordan had the pulse on local counselors and psychologists At fifty-five, his parents were still active with fostering, and they would always have a soft spot for the kids others would turn away

Hisback and forth with et Aibhlinn back Part of his worse He understood what a trigger was—an event that brought back bad memories—and in a worst case scenario, flashbacks of traus that had happened in the past

He went out of his way to avoid those things It oht, and he hadn’t attempted a relationship He had a fucked up brain Woot too deep He could do the lectful and abusive ic didn’t have shit to do with emotion

s He couldn’t turn off that daardless, he needed to keep his promise He took a deep breath, and dialed the number

“New Life Counseling center, how may I help you?”

“Yes, I’d like to book an appointment with Dr Laura Castells”

“Have you been seen by Dr Castells before?” the pleasant voiced woman asked

“No, this will be my first time”

“One moment, sir, let me see what she has available”

“Yes, ma’am” He held his breath as Michael Buble’s voice crooned in his ear about the holidays He grieration