Chapter 139

Athena

The house felt too quiet after they left. Even with Lily and Liam playing in the corner, even with Sarah moving around picking up toys, the silence felt heavy and suffocating.

I stood by the window, watching the empty driveway where Tristan's car had been just minutes ago.

"Athena," Sarah said softly. "Come sit down."

"I'm fine," I said, but I didn't move from the window.

"You're not fine," she said. "And that's okay. But standing there staring out the window isn't going ...