Chapter 96 : The List

Sara

We had gotten rid of Cynthia, at least where our working life was concerned. Her vague threats were a little unsettling, but I was glad I didn't have to see her in the publishing offices ever again.

Now, it was time to say goodbye to another woman who had overstayed her welcome in my life. I found this one much harder to deal with.

"This doesn’t have to be the end," Jaxon offered sweetly. He brushed his fingers softly down on my face. I wanted to keep them there forever. After all we had been through, nothing felt better than him here, touching me, comforting me, and holding me.

"I know, and I know what she said. But how could I ever trust her again after what she’s done?" I was asking myself more than I was asking him. I tried to picture it–I tried to imagine having a future with my mom and how things might be better, but I couldn’t erase the doubt in my mind.

"I honestly don’t know but I have to believe it’s possible. I hate to see you lose more people," he repl