Chapter 79

LYDIA’S POV

I didn’t look back. Not once.

The taxi driver loaded my suitcase into the trunk while I stood there clutching my bag like it was the only thing holding me together.

“Where to?” he asked. My lips parted but for a second, no words came out. Because I didn’t know. I didn’t know where I was going. I just knew I couldn’t stay.

“Just drive,” I said quietly. “I’ll tell you.”

He nodded and got