The tension in the room was palpable as Kade stepped through the doorway, his expression strained and eyes avoiding direct contact with anyone. Reid acknowledged him with a subtle nod, and Kade, with a forced attempt at casualness, greeted Bella, "Hi, Bella," before turning his attention to Lily. "Hi, Lily."
Lily stood frozen, shock etched across her face at the unexpected presence of Kade. Her gaze bore into him, a mixture of disbelief and hurt. The room became a battleground of unspoken emotions, heavy with the weight of unaddressed issues. He stepped in the room and took a seat at the table.
As the aroma of breakfast wafted through the air, the table set for four seemed to stretch into an endless expanse of discomfort. Only Reid and Bella began to eat, the clinking of utensils against
