CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT - The Unexpected Visitor Arrives

Logan ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident in every line of his body. "Of course I love you, Deonna. You and Kayla are my world. But Emma... she's a part of my past, a part I can't just erase." Deonna felt her heart constrict at his words. "So you do have feelings for her," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "No! I mean... I don't know," Logan admitted, the words tearing at him as he spoke them. "Emma's return has stirred up old memories, feelings I thought were long gone. But that doesn't change how I feel about you, about our family." Deonna laughed bitterly, tears finally spilling over. "Can you hear yourself, Logan? You're telling me that you love me, but you also have feelings for your ex-girlfriend who's been systematically trying to destroy our lives. How am I supposed to trust you?" Logan moved towards her, reaching out, but Deonna stepped back. "Don't," she said, her voice breaking. "Don't touch me. I can't... I can't do this anymore, Logan. I can't ke