Trauma-Made Queen

rayed. It was the place where Abbie had first dreamed of a life with someone who was supposed to love her, support her, and stand by her side. And now, in the a

was her escape-her safe space away from Brian's worl

blanket, and it was a comfort she hadn't realized she needed. For so long, she had been tangled in Brian's chaotic life, his family's exp

his eyes when he had begged her for a second chance. The moment when he told her he loved her-it all felt like a distant memory, a faded dream. Th

out and quick meals for days now, hardly able to focus on anything but the emotional rollercoaster that had become

spered to herself, the words qu

mind. How could she move on? How could she rebu

d as she saw Brian's name flash across the screen. She had been avoiding hi

f the man she had once trusted more than anyone else. The

a few minutes later, th

bout the medical appointment tomorrow. Please don't forg

he couldn't avoid him forever. The checkups were a part of her routine now. She had made the decision to donate her kidney to him out of love, and now, she was stuck with the cons

r and ran her fingers through her hair. Tomorrow. The word hung

muttered to herself.

future together, and now she needed to find herself again. She couldn't keep spiraling, couldn't keep clinging to a relationship that had turned into a lie.

ho

future that now lay ahead of her. She had always been someone who planned, who made

d find peace, even if it was just for a little while. The temptation to run was strong, to hop on a plane to some faraway place and let th

ed to do to heal, both physically and emotionally. And while the idea of running away was tempting, she knew it w

ng late, but she couldn't shake the restlessness inside her. She

And I hope we

happened, after Jenny's revelation, Abbie couldn't bring herself to believe in the words he said anymo

d closure. She hadn't wanted things to end this way, not in a whirlwind of lies and confusion. She had wante

ould come soon enough. And when it did, she would face it. She would face h

*

The crisp air bit at her skin, and she couldn't help but shiver, though it wasn't from the cold. The though

felt like a step into an unknown future. The life she had envisioned with Brian, the life they had built together,

, quiet hall. The receptionist greeted her with a polite smile, asking for her name and checking her in for the appo

ed him walk in until

bb

st and broken as she felt. His eyes met hers, and for a brief moment, she saw the ma

d, his voice low and uncertain. "

ns swelling, threatening to overwhelm her, but she held it in ch

m but firm. "That's it. I'm not here for you, or for any of th

face falling. "I get it

ince everything had gone down, she felt a sense of finality. Th

l see you in the appointment room, Brian. But th

ut her heart in turmoil. She didn't know what the future held, but for the

y to heal, even if it m