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Chapter 14
Here to Mend
Gregor
When I enter the room, Chloe is still sitting on the floor in the exact same spot I left her in. She’s still wearing the clothes she had on when we flew in. I didn’t think my heart could break anymore today.
Whatever was left just spilled out on the floor before me. She looks as lost as I feel as she stares at the wall. I don’t think she’s seeing anything. She’s just sitting, waiting.
I can’t help but wonder if this is how she looked after I abandoned her and our child. Was this how it was after she had to make the choice that will forever haunt us both? I deserve this pain. She doesn’t.
I drag my heartless shell over to her. Gathering the last of my strength, I bend and lift her up into my arms. Carrying her limp body into the bathroom, I stand here before the toilet. Holding her up with one arm, I peel her panties down with the other.
Before today, I would have felt nothing but desire as I drag the fabric down her toned thighs. Today, there’s nothing sexual about this. She’s not responsive at all—no fight, no sass, nothing.
I set her on the toilet as the tears roll down my cheeks. When I hear her start to relieve herself and I’m sure she’s not going to fall over, I move to the bathtub and fill it with water. I pour in the bubbles that were left in a basket for us inside.
Checking the temperature, I cut off the water and return to retrieve Chloe. I remove her panties from her ankles and take off her dress and bra. I will her to curse me out and tell me to get out.
Yet, she just stares ahead. I lift her, walking her over to the bath. Gently, I place her in the water.
Making quick work of my own clothes, I climb in behind her. I put my arms around her, locking her in my embrace and bury my face in her hair. Then I break down.
I sob for our past, I sob for our present, I sob for our future. I sob and beg God to show me how to fix this. I’ve never felt this helpless in my life, even when I had nothing.
“I’m sorry, sweetheart,” I say, kissing the top of her head. “I’m so sorry, baby.”
When I’ve cried my voice raw and she begins to chatter in my hold, I release some of the water and add more warm water. This time I wash her quickly before getting us out and toweling her off.
When we’re back in the bedroom, I dress her in one of my shirts and tuck her into the bed. I order room service. Although, I’m sure neither of us will eat it.
Once the food arrives, I leave it behind, climbing into bed. I spoon a sobbing Chloe and hold her tightly. I don’t know how, but we have to make it through this.
