The time between Maia telling me those dreadful words and me moving into my new place feels like a blur. I’m here, but I don’t want to be. I’m a new divorcee, but I can’t even comprehend that right now because I’m still shocked that it’s over. All I want to do is crawl into…

The joy in Xavier’s voice is unmistakable when I call to ask if it’s okay to bring Tami to see Finesse. He’s out in the yard, grinning with all his teeth showing when we arrive in Chestnut Ridge about an hour later. As soon as we arrive, Tami makes a beeline for her horse. I…

I feel like a creep sneaking into my own house the next morning while Maia and Tami are still sleeping, but I need to get some work done at my media station. I received hundreds of replies to the livestream I recorded yesterday, and I want to go in and respond to some of them……

It’s a beautiful day—the kind that makes me grateful to have relocated to San Sequoia. Since the lake isn’t far, I decide to take advantage of the weather and head that way for a walk to clear my head. As I’m crossing the street, a notification pops up: one of my investments has paid off….

Tami hopes her parents don’t expect her to wait around while they waste time on their shenanigans. If they’re going to end things, they need to do it. Meanwhile, she has more productive things to do—like meeting Enzo and his sister, Kisha, at the library across the street. They’ve been texting all morning on Social…

Maia meets me out front, ready for our Cupid’s Counseling session. She looks amazing, and I can’t help but stare. We match as if we purposely coordinated—like a couple in love. I can only hope the therapy session plays out the same way. The session takes place in the nearby small town of Glimmerbrook. Maia…