Chapter 7 — Oliver stares down at the phone screen in absolute shock
Oliver lowered his hand from the top of the box.
His fingers curled into a loose fist at his side.
The hot anger that had fueled his accusations just minutes earlier vanished completely.
A heavy, suffocating wave of guilt settled into his chest.
He looked over at Chloe.
The young girl was still wiping tears from her cheeks with the sleeve of her sweater.
Her shoulders trembled as she fought to steady her breathing.
Samantha stood quietly beside them.
She lowered the smartphone slowly, letting the screen go dark.
She looked at her husband, waiting for him to process the massive mistake he had just made.
Oliver opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out.
His throat felt completely dry.
Chloe refused to meet his eyes.
She turned her back to walk inside the house, refusing to accept an immediate apology.