SLOANE

I stood transfixed on the spot, unable to utter or do anything.

The more that I watched them, my chest squeezed with pain. Gone was the idea of coming here to eat so I could speak with him. All I wanted now was to be out of here.

I turned around, however, I only lifted one step when Owen stirred in my arms. As if I already knew what was about to happen, I fastened my steps but it was already too late.

Owen burst into tears, and like a deer caught in the headlights, my eyes round ...