Chapter 73: Confession

Lizzie's POV: Lizzie is sitting at home, waiting for Rick to come home. She's nervous and scared, her stomach in knots. She knows she has to tell him the truth, but she's not sure how he's going to react. She's been through so much already, and she doesn't know if she can handle any more heartbreak. But she knows she has to tell him, and she can only hope for the best. So she sits and waits, her heart pounding in her chest, wondering what the future holds. Lizzie's heart is racing as she hears the door open and footsteps in the hall. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, preparing for what's to come. And then she hears the door open and Rick's voice. "Hey honey, I'm home!" he calls out, sounding cheerful. Lizzie's stomach drops, and she forces a smile onto her face. "Hi," she says, trying to sound normal. But her voice trembles, and she knows he can tell something is wrong. "Is everything okay?" he asks, his voice full of concern. Lizzie's mind is racing, and she