He Thought I Loved Him—Dating My Childhood Sweetheart Was Work Chapter 18

He Thought I Loved Him—Dating My Childhood Sweetheart Was Work Chapter 18

Hudson left, pale and defeated. 

Soon after, the Vosses cut all ties for good. 

He begged Grandma Voss for weeks, only to be thrown out. 

Asher stayed in Maplebrook Hollow for six months. He lost 

weight. Grandma’s men dragged him back to Aurora Hills. 

Finally, it was quiet. 

Before New Year’s, someone came to offer Kian a great 

business deal. 

Mabel said Maren was coming home for the holidays. 

We decided to celebrate at Mabel’s cottage. 

Kian walked with me to the market, telling me about Mabel. 

He said he’d seen me once before, sitting by the village gate 

eating corn. 

I’d cried quietly, trying not to let Mabel see. 

He asked, 

“Elowen… why did you cry that day?” 

I looked at the clear sky over Maplebrook Hollow. 

“Because the corn was sweet.” 

“Because Mabel was kind.” 

“Because…” 

“Someone cared if I was hungry.” 

The End –