chapter 7

He was certain that Emily would return

In his mind, she was love itself, and he trusted in love without question

He waited, and waited, and waited...

Days turned to weeks, weeks to months

He clung to the belief that she was simply undergoing a change, that surely she would call him soon

Then one night, while cleaning out his closet, Arlie stumbled upon a small box he'd never seen before

Inside was a letter, written in Emily's handwriting

His hands trembled as hе unfolded it