I didn't return to the villa after everything settled. I stayed at Glenwood Apartments, letting the days pass in silence. Without my duties at Fuller Corporation, the rhythm of my life slowed, and the space around me felt both empty and strangely calming.
After a few restless days, the changes in my body became harder to ignore. The life within me had grown, and with it came a steady, grounding pull that reminded me where my focus needed to be. I stopped checking news about Ashton. It only added weight I didn't need. My attention stayed on what mattered most now.
On the weekend, Macy insisted I travel with her to Q City. She had been restless and bored, and her energy was hard to refuse. With time on my side, I agreed without hesitation. The short trip felt like a small break from everything that had been weighing on me.
