Ex-Husband's Regret
“Just… old things. I was cleaning.”
Nolan climbs onto the couch and leans back, swinging his feet. “Your house is cozy,” he declares matter-of-factly. “Not big like ours, but I like it.”
Something warm flutters in my chest despite myself. “Thank you.”
Nova scrambles onto the couch beside her brother, curling her legs under her. Blackie hops up too, wedging herself between them like he’s already claimed them. Nova giggles, hugging her tightly.
“You like cats, huh?” I ask softly, watching her stroke Blackie’s fur.