In the front yard of Julian’s house, a gleaming red luxury sports car sat parked perfectly under the sun. Selena stood beside it, her eyes sparkling with triumph. Dressed in an expensive gown and high heels, she looked like the world revolved around her.
Julian, on the other hand, stood silently at the doorway of the house, staring at the car with vacant eyes. His face was pale, and the puffiness beneath his eyes betrayed a sleepless night of turmoil. In his hand, he still held a folded piece of paper—a bank loan contract with installments that weighed heavily on his chest.
“This car is amazing!” Selena squealed with excitement. “Look, it matches my new nails! Ah, I’m going to cruise around the city this afternoon!”
Julian said nothing. He simply stood there, carrying the invisible weig
