restless_heart_syndrome_

Chapter 117

Mike: It has been two weeks since he left.Adie was not doing well. First the loss of her beloved husband, then the sudden pregnancy, and now Billie is gone too. She missed him... We all took turns looking after her so that she was never alone. She seemed excited and happy about the baby. But another part of her continued to suffer in silence. Even if she doesn't say it, we all know she loves Billie too. That's why it hurts that he had broken his promise and left her alone. "We have to do something," said Britt. "Billie doesn't seem to be coming back. We have to help her!!" "Do you have an idea?" "Yes, but there is a risk involved... Britt told me what was on her mind. I was skeptical. The idea was brilliant, but it could make things even worse... She called someone who was super close to Adie & Charlie. Just a few hours later the doorbell rang... "Hello, thank you for coming, Nora." "Is it true?" she asked tearfully. "It's Charlie's baby?" We both nodded and invited her in. "Adie is not doing well, she needs someone. We haven't been in contact for many years. Nora, I know you guys don't talk anymore, but you once were best friends. I know you love her!!" "Of course, I love her. That's why it hurts even more!! I don't know if I can ever forgive her... you weren't there. You haven't seen him suffer for 12 years, I did. He was like a loyal dog, she just had to snap her finger, and he did everything for her. She played with his feelings. Charlie would have jumped in front of a train to save her without hesitation. He loved her unconditionally..." "Adie did do him wrong, I agree with you. She was very hurt then because of Billie. She took this pain out on Charlie." "Where is he?" asked Nora." He... he left..." "What? He left her alone while she is pregnant?" she asked angrily. "What a selfish asshole!!" "I'm disappointed too. But I am sure he'll come back. He just needs some time to heal... Please don't talk to Adie about him, she's still hurt." "Don't worry, I'll take care of her. Our fight doesn't matter right now, Adie and the baby are now my no.1 priority. I want both of them to be happy & healthy!!" Nora went up to Adie, and we let the two talk alone in peace...