Chapter 19

The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a warm, golden hue across the town. Scot stood on the balcony of his apartment, gazing out at the fading light. The day had been long, filled with conflicting emotions after Jane's unexpected visit. He knew that their conversation had been necessary, but it had also dredged up memories he would rather leave buried.

Mia had been supportive, as always. She had a way of grounding him, reminding him of what was important. But even with her by his side, the weight of his past still lingered, casting a shadow over the present.

As he leaned against the railing, Scot's thoughts drifted back to the early days of his marriage to Jane. They had been so happy once, so full of hope for the future. But somewhere along the way, things had gone wrong. The love they had shared had slowly eroded, replaced by resentment and bitterness. He wondered if there had been a specific moment when everything had started to unravel, or if it had been a gradual proc