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Chapter 32 Back at the airport, Hazel and Louise accompanied Andrea and me as we prepared to board our flight. As we hugged goodbye, they both promised to visit after the twins were born. “We’re not missing out on spoiling those babies,” Hazel said with a grin. “You’d better keep us updated with lots of … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 32” »
Chapter 31 “Gale woke up from his coma about a month after you left. Then, as soon as he was able, he came looking for you. He also came to me, but I just tell him if you left for good. “His mother didn’t help either,” Louise continued. “She told him to move on and … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 31” »
Chapter 30 The words hit me like a wave, leaving me momentarily speechless. My chest tightened. Despite everything, Mrs. Douglas had been a mother figure to me when I needed it most. The memory of our last conversation replayed in my mind, her frail but kind smile, her words of encouragement. “Thank you for letting … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 30” »
Chapter 29 We spent the afternoon laughing, reminiscing, and making promises to visit. each other. The warmth and love in that room filled a void I hadn’t realized I was carrying. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I belonged. After the short but heartfelt farewell party, I hugged everyone tightly, … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 29” »
Chapter 28 At first, I hesitated to say yes. But Gale’s mother looked frail, her pale complexion and thinner frame betraying her declining health. I could not risk refusing her, not after everything that had happened. Finally, I nodded and got into her car. We headed to a quiet, upscale restaurant to talk privately. As … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 28” »
Chapter 27 Back at Kim Manor, I began preparing for my departure. Sorting through my belongings, I came across unopened packages, gifts Gale had sent to my studio. Among the items, one caught my attention, it was my wedding ring. I had not worn it since I lost my baby. The pain had been too … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 27” »
Chapter 26 The nurse on duty immediately approached as I stirred awake. She checked my vitals, her expression professional but kind. “How are you feeling?” she asked gently. “I’m fine,” I replied, though my voice trembled slightly. “Was the man brought here too?” Her brow furrowed momentarily before understanding dawned. “You mean the man who … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 26” »
Chapter 25 He stepped closer, his face etched with desperation. “How did you know I was here, Gale?” “As I saw Minnie come back early, I decided to follow her,” Gale admitted, his voice strained, carrying a mixture of desperation and guilt. “As I suspected, she really did hang out with you like she usually … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 25” »
Chapter 23 Her face twisted with fury, and before I could react, she raised her other hand and yanked my hair, pulling me off balance. The room erupted into chaos as she dragged me backward, both of us stumbling into tables and chairs. Guests gasped, some stepping forward to help, others too stunned to move. … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 23” »
Chapter 24 The words cut deep for Gale, whose heartbreak over Lilian had once driven him to the edge of despair. After her abrupt departure years ago, Gale had spiraled. He refused to work, his days. consumed by drinking and mourning. At his lowest point, he had even threatened to end his life. His father, … Read More “Repainting my life once tethered now free Chapter 24” »