Vivienne's POV

"I just can’t see a way through this," Jonah murmurs, his voice heavy with defeat and his eyes unfocused as if staring at some distant, unreachable horizon. The despair in him feels palpable, and for a brief moment, I fear his mind might completely fracture.

"One step at a time," I say softly, giving his trembling hands a steady, reassuring squeeze. "You don’t have to face this by yourself, Jonah. I’m here for you. Always."

His gaze ...