The drive back home was agonizingly silent, save for the soft hum of the car’s engine. Celine stared out of the window, her thoughts a tangled mess. Each raindrop that streaked across the glass seemed to mirror her own tumultuous emotions. When Landon finally pulled up to Lucas’ mansion, the imposing structure loomed before her like a fortress. She stepped out of the luxurious car, feeling a pang of nostalgia for the simpler life she once led.
As soon as her feet touched the ground, she saw a familiar figure standing near the entrance, and her heart skipped a beat. "Alex," she whispered, more to herself than to anyone else. She hadn’t realized just how much she missed him until that very moment. The sight of him brought a rush of emotions, a flood of memories, and an overwhelming sense of
