Scars and Promises

ONE MONTH LATER***

While Dominic lay unconscious and the days dragged on, Vivienne stayed close, surviving on cold coffee and stubborn hope.

It was during that time that Ruth finally told her about Monica's death.

And before Vivienne could even fully process that loss, Ruth told her the rest, before she died,

Monica had asked for one thing.

She wanted Vivienne to forgive her.

Not just with words