Chapter 15

Micah had spoken to Robert over the phone. Though Robert had dodged his questions, he was certain that Lena was with him. That gave him a starting point, and soon, he had tracked her down. He wanted to bring something sentimental to win Lena back—something that carried their shared memories—but his empty house mocked him. Only then did he realize how blind he'd been. Lena's things were gone, and he hadn't even noticed. Worse of all, he couldn't find a single photo of them together after years of marriage. Micah found the university where Lena was studying. He'd grown visibly worn over the past few days, clutching a bouquet as he stood outside the campus, mentally rehearsing what he'd say to her. Steeling himself, he walked in. "Is the art department's exhibit all set up?" "I heard Caleb from the biology department is there too." "Isn't he pursuing Lena? I see him hanging around the art building all the time." Micah overheard two students rushing past. He hadn't paid them muc