Love Unbreakable

Nicole was unconscious when giving birth to Austin, and it took her two years to recover.

She moved from deep despair to something that felt more like normal life.

All this time, Roscoe had been waiting with patience.

He now felt it was time for Nicole to see him differently.

He wanted more than just friends.

Roscoe's sincere gaze made Nicole feel guilty without him even trying.

She wasn't enthusiastic about living on.

Yet, Roscoe's future was still full of promise and hope.

Taking a deep breath, Nicole began, "Roscoe, I've caused you so much trouble.I..."

"Let's talk about this later.You will get cold if I don't dry your hair,"

Roscoe interrupted, not wanting to hear her apologies, focusing instead on drying her hair.

Roscoe understood that it wasn't just about his confessing his love for her.

It was about helping Nicole not be afraid to love and be loved again.

Even though he knew it would be challenging, he was ready to tackle any obstacles because of his feelings for her.

Nicole remained quiet.

Standing in front of the mirror, Nicole caught a glimpse of their reflections.

She realized, maybe for the first time, just how much taller Roscoe was, easily a head and more above her.

His usual choice of a shirt gave him a slender look.

But now, fresh from a shower and in a snug white T-shirt, the outline of Roscoe’s defined waist and abs was clearly visible through the material.

It was a classic example of someone who looked slim in clothes but was surprisingly muscular.

Nicole's face, likely flushed from the warmth of the hairdryer, glowed, highlighting her gentle beauty.

After he finished drying her hair, Roscoe hung around, seemingly reluctant to leave.

"Nicole, you know, having you around is never a hassle for me."

froze for a moment, touched by his words.She

promise that warmed her heart, offering

a way of comforting

so, Roscoe put the hairdryer away and headed

"Let's go see Austin."

didn't want to

indulge in a few rare moments of childishness brought a sparkle

suite, consisting

door, Roscoe

enter, and then

highlighted Austin's remarkable features

prominent nose bridge, and slender lips stood

he looked

these quiet moments to gaze at and gently touch

by his heart condition, lacked the rosy tint common among children

experienced a whirlwind of feelings, discomfort, sadness, and

hand, hesitating, pulling back, then

presence, Austin’s small hand caught one of Nicole's fingers tightly, just like he had done the moment he was

lips quivered slightly as he

moment, Nicole felt overwhelmed, as if lightning had struck her, her heart aching

she had been holding back

her breathing, softly telling herself, "I'm sorry...Sorry, sweetheart.Mommy has made a

in, he saw Nicole asleep next to Austin, curled up in

hand was still clutching

damp, a sight that made

as cold as she

side came out

more pain and exhaustion than anyone

Roscoe gently covered her with a light blanket and made sure Austin

out of the room, Roscoe noticed Nicole's phone quietly buzzing on

number

a pretty good guess about

Roscoe picked up the phone, a man's frantic

get out here

"She's sleeping,"

Roscoe cut in.

end, then the sound of the man

to pick

the words

his tone

got a