CHAPTER 146: MOVING ON

Juliet sat on the sofa in her living room, her gaze fixed on the framed photograph of Caleb on the mantelpiece. It had been six months since his passing, and although the pain had dulled slightly, the hole in her heart remained. The sound of footsteps approaching pulled her from her reverie, and she turned to see Daniel entering the room, a gentle smile on his face. "How are you, my love?" he asked, his voice soft and comforting as he sat down beside her. Juliet returned his smile, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "I'm okay," she replied. "Just missing him, you know?" Daniel nodded, taking her hand in his. "I know," he said. "But remember, it's okay to miss him and still find happiness in life. You're allowed to feel both things at once." She leaned into him, grateful for his support. Over the past six months, Daniel had been a rock for her, never wavering in his love and devotion. He had helped her through the darkest days of her grief, never asking for anything in return.