Chapter 68: A Strong Core

On the drive back, rain began to fall, the droplets pattering against the car windows, and the wind howled outside. The weather mirrored Chloe's emotional state perfectly—her heart felt as though it, too, had a gaping hole, the wind howling through it. Even though the car's heater was on, Chloe felt cold to the bone. At that moment, Wyatt draped his coat over her. The warmth of the coat settled on her, and Chloe couldn't stop her tears from falling. She didn’t make a sound, but the sadness and pain she felt were palpable. Hearing her soft sobs, Wyatt’s heart ached. He pulled the car over to the side of the road, giving Chloe the space to release her emotions. He knew that sometimes, you just need to let it out—especially after being in a long, difficult relationship like hers. It took a while, but eventually, Chloe calmed down. After venting her feelings, she felt slightly better, though there was still a lingering sadness. “I’m so sorry about earlier, making you witness all that.