Liam didn’t understand what I meant when I said I needed space.

Because he spent the entire day calling. Texting. Leaving voice notes that tried to sound calm, but weren’t.

He was falling apart in his own way. And if I was honest, so was I.

Don’t overthink this, Emily.

We’re okay. You and me, we’re solid.

Please don’t shut me out.

I read every message. Every word.

I didn’t respond. Not because I didn’t want to. But because I didn’t know how.

So I packed a bag and left.

I ...