Shattered: A Journey Through Love and Resilience

the need to avoid Emma's conversations made me decide to go to my offi

n the morning, and it was cold, despite the fact that it was still spring. I grab

years ago and asked Emma for help. But I couldn't forgive myself, not yet. The physical pain was long gone. On top of the betrayals and empt

, and I realized that I was walking toward the campus swimming pool. 'I have my own locker in there, wh

iced a towel and a pair of flip-flops. I had a look and there was someone in training, swimming hard and exhaustedly. It was painful to watch. I went to

ffled by the water in my ears that it

f the water, opened my eyes and saw Liam's face. Some may say it took

ed to sound cheerful, but

ll me you were coming either, so I've been waiting fo

t. My mind warms at the thought of his name, my heart races when I hear his voice. It's like finally m

thought about his features before, but they never cease to amaze me. His almond-shaped eyes are a uniqu

. He also has a friendly demeanor. His voice exudes warmth and intellectual curiosity, and he speaks in a calm and

Tris?" - He woke m

were going to have lunch together. Besides, I didn't know you were such an amazing swimmer. I got tired just looking

ms or professorial tones in his speech, he is just a 39-year-old man talking to someone he has been

him too. I don't try to make him feel bad, but I'm not willing to tread on eggshells either. Emma frequently comments on how hard I can