Jeremy's foot pressed hard on the accelerator, the engine of his old Honda roaring to life. The tires screeched against the asphalt as he tore through the city streets, leaving a trail of dust and bewilderment in his wake. Darkness settled over the urban landscape, swallowing the fading daylight with an insatiable hunger.
His mind churned with a volatile mix of frustration and anger, fueled by the message that had shattered the delicate peace he had managed to carve out with Alexandra. The decision made, based on an incident from the previous day, had been a bitter blow, a stark reminder that he could never escape the clutches of his responsibilities.
The city lights blurred into a kaleidoscope of colors as Jeremy weaved through traffic, his focus solely on reaching his destination. Thou
