Chapter 91

• I felt a surge of desperation, refusing to accept Nicole's resignation. How can she give up just like that?
• "No, Nicole," I whispered, my voice cracking. "You can't give up. The girls need you."
• Nicole's eyes were filled with tears, and she shook her head. "They'll be okay, Xavier. They have you. You'll be an amazing father." She paused, a wide smile spreading on her lips. "You all should move on, you're better off without me."