Bryan's POV
I watched Alice struggle to answer Dr. Martinez's question about whether she still loved me and I felt my chest tighten, because her hesitation told me everything I needed to know.
"I don't know," Alice finally said, and her voice was so quiet that I almost didn't hear her. "I think I do, but Bryan we've hurt each other so much that I'm not sure if what I feel is love or just familiarity."
Dr. Martinez nodded like this was exactly what she'd expected to hear.
"That's a very honest answer Alice," she said writing something down. "And it's okay not to be sure right now because love isn't just a feeling, it's also a choice you make every day."
We finished the session and drove home in silence that felt heavier than before. When we got there, the twins were awake and demanding attention so, we focused on them instead of dealing with our own mess.
