Settling In
Kayla dragged her suitcase into the guest bedroom, its weight rivaled only by the heaviness of her thoughts. What had once been a forgotten spare room was now her entire world. Slowly, she began unpacking, carefully placing her belongings around the space. Each item arranged felt like a small act of defiance, a way to claim this room as her own, even temporarily. She was settling in for the long haul, ready to watch her plan take shape from this new perspective.
Settling In
Breaking Silence
The town they called home was a place of quiet streets and reserved neighbors, where politeness was the unspoken rule. Kayla had always fit the mold of the dutiful, accommodating wife, especially in public. But after Brayden’s humiliating introduction, something inside her shifted. She was done playing the role of the quiet, deferential Kayla. It was time for her voice to be heard, for her story to finally be told. The risks were clear, but she could no longer bear the weight of silence. It was time to take a stand.
Breaking Silence
