His Unfinished Love Story

rushed her teeth, washed her face, and stared at her reflection in the mirror. The events of the previous night replayed in her mind, a loop of unease and doubt.

and Daniel was watching over Lily. As soon as she walked through the door, she noticed a change. Daniel was more engaged with Lily, playing with her toys and laughing genuinely. "Hey, how was your day?" Daniel asked, looking up with a warm smile. "Busy," Emma replied, trying to keep her tone neutral. As she prepared dinner, she caught sight of Daniel's phone on the counter. His WhatsApp profile picture now featured their entire family-something he had never done before. Her heart clenched with confusion. He had also changed his phone's wallpaper to a photo of her and Lily, their faces beaming with happiness. These gestures, meant to reassure, only deepened her unease. Why the sudden change? After dinner, Emma put Lily to bed, cherishing the few moments of peace as she read her daughter a bedtime story. Once Lily was asleep, Emma returned to the living room. Daniel was waiting, a hopeful look in his eyes. "Do you want to...?" he asked, his tone suggesting more than just conversation. Emma shook her head, her exhaustion compounded by emotional turmoil. "Not tonight, Daniel." He looked hurt, his shoulders sagging slightly. "Emma, do you wa