Chapter 19 He Came In

• Late at night, a faint noise stirred Lila from her groggy sleep. She sat up, blinking away the haze of drowsiness, and stepped outside. A soft glow spilled from the living room below.
• Curious, she descended the stairs to see Donovan sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on the television screen, completely absorbed. Lila cast a casual glance at the screen—and in an instant, it felt like a bolt of lightning had struck her.
• It was Donovan and Shelby's wedding video. Shelby stood there in a pristine white gown, a bouquet nestled in her hands.