Chapter 4

Noticing I looked troubled, Pax grabbed my hand with a serious look on his face and said, "Mom, I'll always be your son. When I grow up, I'll take care of you forever."

I fondly patted his head and smiled without a word.

A lifetime was a long journey.

Promises didn't always last.

A week later, Harley Armstrong showed up by the yard gate.

I wasn't surprised at all to see him.

Maybe it had just been too long since we last met—the love I once had for him had vanished completely.

I guessed time really did heal everything.

Good…