C22 Chapter 22: Reluctant Surrender

The night after their heated dinner conversation, Olivia couldn’t shake Ethan’s words from her mind. “I’ll wait. As long as it takes, Olivia. Because you’re worth it.” They had echoed in her ears like a stubborn melody, one she wished she could stop humming along to. She lay awake, staring at the ceiling, trying to rationalize her emotions and failing miserably