Stress Reader’s Reviews > The One You Fall For: A Second Chance, Forced Proximity Sweet Romance > Status Update

“Forget the other people. You guys are golden.”

Sometimes we all need a reminder to forget what other people think.

Teared up already - if you're a parent or experienced childhood abandonment, this is gonna hit you right in the feels.

"And I’ll be damned if it doesn’t get me every time when she comes upon me unaware. The way my breath hitches, the way my pulse races. Like some lovesick moron from a Shakespeare comedy.
No, a Shakespeare tragedy."

"That question. How much does one colossal mistake count against an otherwise incredible human?"

Such a great question. For me, there's not a blanket answer. There are just too many potential variables to apply the same answer to every situation.

“Everything might be falling apart. I mean, its fine. But it might be a catastrophe.”

Yeah, girl, same. 😅

“It was a real kindness, your ma reaching out to me and inviting me to come. I really, really want to be here.” His accent is so thick, I know he’s feeling stressed. “But if my being here makes any of this harder on you guys, I’ll go. Right now. No explanation needed. No questions asked. It’s totally up to you.”

Love a man who can communicate effectively and empathetically. 💜

"There’s an electric energy zipping between us, crunchy and sharp but also thick with something soft and heavy.
Yearning."

I'm loving the yearning that's building, and the mystery surrounding a past event.

Well this is starting off wildly interesting.

"I’m not going to brunch, Mom. I’m picking up my estranged husband. Then I’m coming right back here.”

(Going back to catch up)