Olivia simply stared at her, saying nothing. Isis let out a soft sigh before speaking, calm but serious.

“Before you keep trying to figure out what he feels… you need to decide whether you’re ready to hear something you might not want to hear. Because pushing for an answer right now could hurt you even more.”

Olivia swallowed hard, but stayed quiet.

“You said you want a beautiful story to tell your child,” Isis went on. “So start building one where you’re the main character. And be honest with