The soft glow of the apartment's lighting cascaded over Jayden's face as he sat on the edge of his couch, a smartphone clutched in his hand. His father's images with the mysterious woman lingered on the screen, evoking a mixture of detachment and vague intrigue.
" Finally, " he muttered once more, the words slipping out with a blend of resignation and indifference. Bryan, his father, had been elusive about his personal life since Jayden's mother's passing. It seemed a positive shift that Bryan was seeking companionship, but Jayden's emotions remained in a state of equilibrium.
" It's about time he moved on, " he mused, a flicker of ambivalence dancing in his eyes. His father deserved happiness after years of solitude, yet Jayden's sentiments toward the matter were muted.
As Jayden gazed
