Emma Hart lay on the bed, staring at the white ceiling, lost in thought. She remembered her argument with Damien Sterling about the room's decor—she wanted it pink, but Damien insisted on white.
To Emma, the white felt harsh, making her eyes sting and her heart ache with a strange bitterness. The stark contrast between then and now filled her with a deep sadness.
Images of Damien's tender moments with Riley Turner flashed through Emma's mind, accompanied by the promises he made to her. She smiled bitterly, reminding herself that their marriage was a contract, void of real emotions. Forgetting was inevitable.
Emma decided she needed to pull herself together. She had two children to care for, and she swore she would never compromise when it came to them.
