Chapter 73

NOAH I couldn’t sleep. The last time I had insomnia was when I dreamt of kissing Emma, then, in the next moment, it was Olivia. I concluded that the confusion was because, in some ways, Olivia reminded me of Emma. But gradually, over time, Emma’s name seemed to fade from my mind, slipping into the background of my thoughts. My insomnia disappeared, and I began to sleep more soundly. I admit I harbored some despicable thoughts about Olivia. My values and morals were cast aside, as I found myself feeling possessive of her daughter. I even began to fantasize about how wonderful it would be to have such a beautiful daughter of my own. I never viewed Olivia as a substitute for Emma. I can honestly say that I’m gradually moving on from Emma, and in some ways, Olivia was helping me through it. But that doesn’t mean I no longer care about her. If I did, I wouldn’t have exploded earlier and beaten those guys who insulted her. The next day, I found myself stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the