Chapter 142

Haley’s POV: The morning felt heavy. I could sense it in the way Logan stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the collar of his crisp white shirt. His movements were steady, but his eyes told another story. They were shadowed with worry, carrying the weight of the day. Today was his mother’s surgery. I stood behind him quietly for a moment, watching his reflection. His broad shoulders, usually so confident, looked tense. I walked closer and slid my arms around his waist, pressing my cheek against his back. He stilled for a moment before his hand came over mine. “I want to be with you today,” I whispered, my voice muffled against his shirt. “I don’t want you to go through this alone.” He turned around, his hands coming up to hold my face gently. His thumb brushed over my cheek. “Haley… I know you do. But you have your event today. The book signing got pushed, remember?” “I don’t care about the signing,” I said quickly, shaking my head. “I care about you. Your mother is more important t