You walked into my life like you had always lived there, like my heart was a home built just for you. -a.r.asher
Saying goodbye to your soulmate is never easy; Steve Rogers watched his drive away. She was headed towards the school of her dreams and...
You're either born a willow or born an oak. That's all there is to it - Lloyd
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As Lily's car traveled down the highway, the vast expanse of rolling pastures stretched out as far as the eye could see. The landscape was a patchwork of earthy tones, with fields of golden wheat swaying gently in the breeze and clusters of rugged evergreen trees dotting the horizon.
The miles of open land seemed to stretch on endlessly, framed by the majestic peaks of distant mountains that loomed on the horizon like silent sentinels. The scent of wildflowers mingled with the crisp mountain air, filling the car with a heady fragrance that spoke of summer in the countryside.
The car turned off on the gravel road toward Blackwood Ranch; the tension in the air was palpable. In the rearview mirror, Colton's slouched figure spoke volumes of the inner turmoil he was grappling with. It had been three days since Steve's unexpected visit, yet the rift between mother and son seemed to widen with each passing moment.
Lily couldn't shake the weight of the recent conversations she'd had with her parents. The disappointment in her mother's eyes had cut deep, a silent reproach for keeping such a monumental secret. Her mother had been there, held her hand, and whispered words of encouragement while she labored. Her father's understanding stance offered a glimmer of solace, but it didn't erase the nagging sense of guilt that gnawed at Lily's conscience.
"He'll come around," Jim said with a gentle squeeze of her hand. "He's just working through some things you can't understand.
"I hope so. He's never not spoken to me like this before," Lily murmured, her gaze drifting back to Colton in the back seat. "I feel like I screwed everything up. Am I doing the right thing, Grandpa?"
Her grandfather's nod and comforting words washed over her like a soothing balm. "You're not a screw-up, Lily Bug," he said softly, his gesture of affection bringing a fleeting smile to her lips. "You're doing what is right for you and your son, and no matter what, you will always have me in your corner."
Lily's heart swelled with gratitude for her grandfather's unwavering support as she turned onto the familiar path leading to Blackwood Ranch. A sense of calm washed over her. Despite the uncertainties that lay ahead, she knew she could count on her family to weather the storm together. With a sigh of resignation mingled with determination, Lily pressed on towards the sanctuary of home, where the love and support of her family awaited.
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