Bethany’s mother had been quietly watching Brooke for several days. She could clearly see that although Brooke was trying her best to appear strong, deep inside she still had not recovered from the pain caused by Isaiah.

Brooke tried to smile around everyone and continued with her daily routine, but whenever she was alone, the sadness on her face revealed what she was truly feeling.

Most evenings, Brooke would sit near the window and stare outside in silence. Sometimes she would pick up her phone, look at Isaiah’s old number, and then put the phone away without saying a word.

One evening, Bethany’s mother finally sat beside Brooke. They remained silent for a few moments before she gently took Brooke’s hand.

Brooke immediately lowered her eyes.

Bethany’s mother slowly shook her head.

Brooke’s eyes filled with tears.

Bethany’s mother looked at Brooke carefully.

Brooke looked at her in surprise.

After a brief silence, Bethany’s mother finally revealed her decision.

Brooke’s face filled with shock.

Her mother nodded.

Brooke immediately became worried about Bethany. She knew Bethany might strongly oppose the decision.

But Bethany’s mother explained that she was not taking Brooke there simply to force the two of them back together. She only wanted Brooke to finally receive the answers she had been carrying inside her heart.

The next day, Brooke and Bethany’s mother prepared for the trip. Brooke kept changing her mind. One moment she felt hopeful, and the next she was terrified about what might happen.

Finally, they walked outside with their bags. But just as they reached the car, Bethany appeared in front of them.

She looked at Brooke’s luggage and immediately realized something was wrong.

Bethany’s mother answered honestly.

Bethany immediately asked why.

Bethany’s expression changed instantly. She was shocked and angry at the same time.

Her mother remained calm.

Bethany turned toward Brooke.

Brooke’s eyes filled with tears again.

Bethany remained silent for a few moments. She wanted to stop her mother, but seeing Brooke’s emotional state made it difficult for her to continue arguing.

Finally, Bethany stepped aside.

Bethany’s mother hugged her daughter before getting into the car with Brooke. Moments later, they began their journey to Philly.

Brooke barely spoke during the entire trip. She would look out the window and then pick up her phone to stare at Isaiah’s number.

Hundreds of thoughts raced through her mind.

What if Isaiah wasn’t happy to see her? What if he refused to talk to her? What if he had completely moved on? Or what if he still had feelings for her?

Brooke had no answers. All she knew was that she was getting closer to the person she had been trying so hard to forget.

After several hours, they finally arrived in Philly. Bethany’s mother parked the car in a safe location.

Brooke took a deep breath. Her heart was beating faster than ever.

Bethany’s mother shook her head.

Brooke looked out the window. The streets of Philly were unfamiliar to her, but at that moment, she could think about only one person.

Isaiah.

Bethany’s mother took out her phone. She was preparing to contact Isaiah and tell him that Brooke had arrived in Philly.

But she still had not made the call.

Brooke nervously asked,

Her mother looked at her and replied,

Brooke closed her eyes and took another deep breath. She knew that a chapter of her life she had tried so hard to close was about to reopen.

But Isaiah still had no idea that Brooke had arrived in Philly. He had no idea that she was only moments away from potentially hearing from him again.