CHAPTER 223: THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Juliet arrived home, the weight of the day heavy on her shoulders. She slipped off her shoes and walked to the bedroom, her sanctuary from the world’s chaos. As she sat on the edge of the bed, her thoughts drifted inevitably to Caleb. Memories of their moments together, the way he made her laugh, the intensity of his gaze, filled her mind. Deep down, she knew her heart still beat for him, despite her choice to be with Daniel. She sighed, running a hand through her hair, feeling the familiar pang of conflict. She had chosen Daniel because he was stable, reliable, someone she believed would always be there for her. But Caleb—Caleb was passion and fire, a whirlwind that had swept her off her feet and left her breathless. Her heart ached with the confusion of it all. The sound of the front door opening and closing snapped her out of her reverie. Daniel was home. She heard his footsteps approaching, and a moment later, he walked into the room. He looked troubled, his brow furrowed, eye