The New York University campus buzzed with energy and excitement, students bustling between buildings, and the vibrant atmosphere filling the air. But for Violet, the once familiar surroundings now felt overwhelming and disheartening. She wandered through the bustling crowd, feeling like an outsider in her own world.
Her footsteps echoed through the busy corridors as she clutched her books tightly to her chest. Faces passed by, laughter and chatter blending into a distant hum. But the weight of her past clung to her like a shadow, making it hard to find her place among the sea of students.
As she searched for her next class, Violet couldn't help but compare the present to a time when her heart was free from the chains of despair. The hallways that were once filled with warmth and familia
