I’m sure Claudina looks up to you like you hang the moon. I did when I was younger, and god, do I wish I could be there to see you two in action. A daddy and his little girl is the most precious thing in the world.
But it’s nothing like having a relationship with her mother, and I took that away from her by dying.
It’s the cold, hard truth, but again, a reality.
I will always be her mother, and she better know all about me! But, Harrison, she needs a mom if you can give her one. And since you’re reading this, both you and Leo think this woman is pretty spectacular.
Let yourself be free of confusion and find your happiness.
It would make me so, so happy, wherever I am, if you could figure this out. If you love her, truly love her, I’m sure Claudina will love her too. If she’s anything like me, she’ll love all the things you love.
It’s okay to be worried about it, but don’t let this stop you…please. I beg of you.
Don’t wait or waste time, Harrison.
Love is an extraordinary feeling.
You deserve to love and be loved, not just by Claudina. But by someone who loves you back, who will call you out on your demanding ways but will stick by you because they know you’re loyal to a fault and would do anything in the world for them.
The first day I ever felt true love was when we were at the ultrasound appointment, and the tech asked us if we were ready.
I wasn’t…I thought I was, but I could have never been prepared for the overwhelming sensation of emotions that rushed through my body.
The very second the heartbeat monitor made the first beep was the exact second I fell in true love for the first time in my life, and I wish I had lived longer in that joy.
So don’t let it pass you by.
Hold on to it tight and let in all the love.
I love you.
Always and forever,
Camila
I slam my empty drink onto the table and clench my jaw, breathing heavily as I try to calm my emotions.
Goddamnit, Camila. How did you know?
She’s not even here and yet knows exactly what I’m going through. It’s been like this my entire life, but now I’m unsure how to handle it.I wish she was here.
I want to honor her…so fucking badly.
However, she doesn’t know what her brother went through. She knew Seb would have a hard time, but I’m not sure she could have ever imagined the hole he went down.
Would she still push me toward this if she did?
And if I go against Seb…would we still be bonded?
Juliette
“Okay, little bakers, before you leave, I have homework for you this week,” I announce, followed by instant groans.
“Homework?” one of my little girls whines. “But it’s summer!”
“What if I told you that this homework had a prize?” I widen my eyes to sweeten the deal, looking around at each student, then freeze when I see Harrison standing next to Claud and Willa.
Quickly, I attempt to hide any emotion and continue. He might have ruined my weekend when he didn’t answer any of my messages or phone calls, but I won’t let him ruin the joy I get from this class or the happiness of the children.
