Audrey Halliwell

“Steven steps forward. He’s been quiet, but he places a heavy, warm hand on my shoulder. It’s the first time he’s touched me like that in years—not a shove or a mocking pat, but a gesture of absolute, unshakeable support. “He’s already more of a man than Robert ever was,” Steven says quietly. My eyes narrow. “Listen to me very carefully. Do not contact me again. Not through Simpson, not through the board, not through anyone. Do not visit my workplace. Do not ambush me in public venues. Our relationship is over until you can respect the boundaries I’ve set.” “You can’t do this. We are your family.” “No,” I say. “You gave birth to me. There’s a difference.” Turning my back on her is a physical wrenching of my entire history. Still, I walk to the exit with Steven beside me.”
― Audrey Halliwell, Vows We Broke: A Left-at-the-Altar, Second Chance Romance

“What a difference time makes. I’ve gone from one man who can’t spare me a second to a man who waited three decades for me.”
― Audrey Halliwell, The Last Road Trip: A Later-in-Life Betrayal Romance with a New Hero