I stirred awake after an uninterrupted night's sleep at the morning light streaming through the gap in the curtains.
A groan escaped my lips.
I shifted under the covers to reach out for Karl but found an empty space beside me.
My heart sank at his absence.
I slipped into my fluffy slippers and padded toward the bathroom for a shower. As per my routine, I carefully placed my wedding ring next to the mirror.
Its diamond sparkled under the fluorescent light. It reminded me of our wedding vows.
I showered and dressed in a simple sundress before running a comb through my wet hair. A swipe of lip balm later, I was ready to face the day.
The hotel restaurant was buzzing with activity when I arrived and sat down at one of the solitary tables near a window.
The aroma of fresh coffee wa
