Chapter 42

• One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and lavender, Damien dialed Charlotte’s number once more. His heart raced as it rang, excitement bubbling as he anticipated hearing her voice.
• “Hi, it’s me!” she answered, and he could already detect a smile woven into her greeting.
• “Hey, Charlotte. How’s it going today?” He leaned against the window, looking out into the sunset, allowing her voice to wrap around him like a warm blanket.