Chapter 102

“You know, I’m here… I know I can’t fulfill the place of Faith here in your heart. But still, I can give my shoulder to you,” Adam tried to stir up the conversation. But Grace was dodging it. She didn’t want to say or answer right now. She could only think of Carter’s face when he heard the word ‘brother.’ Adam had waited for her answer.

The breeze touched them, reminding them that winter was around the corner. It’s been a year since that accident happened and Faith left them. It was still a new scar carved in her heart.

“Can you hug me?” she asked and Adam was dumbfounded.

“Pardon?”

“You heard me right… Hug me.” Grace looked into his eyes. Something had changed. Her voice was clear and there was no stuttering. With worry, Adam wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a warm embrace.

“I feel empty,” she finally let out. Her eyes streamed with tears. Snuggling against his broad chest, she tried to find solace in his rhythmic heartbeat. It wasn’t bea